Location: Glasgow
Position: Full-Time (temporary with strong potential to go permanent)
Shift Pattern: Rotational 3-week roster (Includes earlies, lates, and weekends)
Can you be the anchor a young person needs to rebuild their future?
On behalf of our client, a dedicated Children's Secure Service in Glasgow, we are seeking a resilient and compassionate Residential Support Worker. The young people referred to this service have often faced immense challenges, traumatic situations, and significant psychological distress. They may be struggling with their mental health, managing overwhelming feelings, and navigating the hurdles of day-to-day life.
This service offers them a place of safety, structure, and nurture. Working hand-in-hand with families and a network of professionals, the team helps these young people make sense of their past, develop vital coping skills, and build a hopeful path forward.
Key Responsibilities
Create a safe, stable, and supportive environment where young people feel valued and heard.
Help young people navigate complex feelings, mental health challenges, and distress using trauma-informed approaches.
Work closely with families and multidisciplinary professionals to implement care plans that foster long-term growth and resilience.
Follow a consistent daily routine that promotes life skills, coping mechanisms, and personal goals.
Our Requirements:
SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7
HNC in Social Care
Skills & Experience:
Bring a compassionate, non-judgemental, and resilient approach to residential childcare.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and child development.
Utilise excellent communication skills to safely de-escalate challenging situations with empathy.
Maintain flexibility to work a rotational 3-week shift pattern, including early shifts, late shifts, and weekend rotation.
What is on Offer
Gain a full-time role with a very genuine potential to transition into a permanent position within the service.
Receive extensive training, regular professional supervision, and support from an experienced team.
Experience the profound reward of helping a vulnerable young person find hope and achieve their goals.
How to Apply
If you hold the required qualifications and have the dedication to support young people through their toughest days, our agency wants to speak with you.
Apply today by submitting an up-to-date CV, or contact Eilidh on 0131 240 0887 for a confidential discussion about the role.
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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