Are you enthusiastic about positively impacting the lives of children and young people? Do you possess the dedication needed to ensure their safety, security, and overall well-being? If so, an amazing opportunity awaits you!
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in promoting excellent childcare practices in accordance with Randstad Care Policies and Procedures and National Care Standards. Your primary responsibility will be providing care, support, and supervision to our young residents, nurturing their growth and success within a caring environment.
What can Randstad offer child support workers?
* Competitive rates up to £20 per hour plus double time on bank holidays
* Employee discount scheme with major highstreet retailers
* Unlimited friend referral bonuses- £300 per referral!!
* £300 signing bonus
* Training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
* Endorsement on SSSC
* Support from within the team and a dedicated Randstad consultant
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* The chance to make a significant difference in the lives of young people
A successful child support worker will responsible for:
* Proficiency in clear and legible writing for effective report and documentation comprehension.
* Willingness to engage in recreational activities with young residents and foster their interests in new hobbies.
* Dedication to completing the Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People in Residential Care within two years of joining.
* Eagerness for personal development and a hunger for learning.
* Basic IT skills.
* Strong ability to engage positively with young individuals.
* Empathy toward young people who have faced emotional and behavioural challenges.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, when interacting with diverse individuals, including Social Workers, parents, and external professionals
To be successful in your child support worker application, you will:
* Have previous experience working in a care setting with young people in the UK
* Have knowledge of cognitive behavioural approaches, attachment theory and child protection policy
* Be able to demonstrate how your lived experiences have informed your approach to care
* Have experience advocating on behalf of a young person
* Register under the PVG scheme
* Full driving licence
* Obtained SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
Does this sound like you?
Apply now and a dedicated Randstad consultant will get in touch to discuss!
Looking for something new but this is not the role for you? Head over to the Randstad website for a full list of vacancies!
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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