Looking for a fantastic opportunity to work with children in a supportive and collaborative environment? Randstad are supporting HSCNI within a residential children's setting to recruit Support Workers for Waking Night Duty & Dayshifts With over 25 years experience recruiting within the Healthcare market in NI, we are best placed to support your job search and want to hear from those applicants who thrive making a difference in the lives of children & young people. Benefits: Full Time Nightshift hours Monday - Sunday as per rota schedule, 10pm-8am Band 4 & Band 5 Payscale £13.57 - £15.33 per hour Unsocial Hours - £17.64 - £19.93 Convenient Belfast location Enhanced holiday package - up to 37 days per year including public holidays Free Occupational Health checks Fully funded e-learning training & face to face training Flexible benefits including retail & leisure shopping discounts Employee assistance programme Immediate start dates available - 6 month contract with significant scope for extension and progression to Band 5 Requirements: Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Social Care / Childcare or equivalent experience 12 months work experience working with Children & young people Previous experience within a Health & Social Care Trust or private sector residential client would be highly advantageous although not essential Has a proven track record of effective communication and organisational skills in residential childcare, health and/or social care/youth justice/education sectors Ability to engage, support and build supportive trusting relationships NISCC registration essential UK Drivers licence desirable although not essential IT Literate with proficient data entry skills for case file management and young person reports All roles are subject to enhanced vetting including an Enhanced Access NI check All posts are subject to an Occupational Health questionnaire Responsibilities: Assist in the provision of safe, effective person - centred, compassionate care for children and young people in a facility housing 6-8 beds. Ability to engage, mentor and develop whilst handling challenging behavioural needs Responsible for educational & leisure activities to support the young persons development Maintain the confidentiality of all information in relation to care plans and reports Accountability for safeguarding children and young people from potential risks and harm Ensuring that children and young people are cared for in every element of their lives Being understanding through meaningful, non-judgemental & trusting relationships Collaborating with your team, external agencies, family members, and specialist departments to achieve the best outcomes for our young people Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Skills: Support Worker Childrens Residential Social Care Benefits: Holidays & pension