Are you a dedicated care professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and experienced Residential Childcare Workers to support children with complex mental health needs across Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding areas.
In this role, you won't just be providing "care"-you will be a stable presence, a mentor, and a safeguarder for young people navigating significant emotional and behavioral challenges.
The Role
This is a versatile position that requires a high level of adaptability. You will be working across various settings, including:
- Residential Care Homes: Providing structured support within a team environment.
- Community/Home Care: Working directly within service users' family homes to provide bespoke 1-to-1 support.
Requirements
To ensure the highest standard of safety and care for our service users, all applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Experience: Proven background working with children and adolescents, specifically those with mental health conditions and complex needs.
- DBS: A current Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
- International Safety: An overseas police clearance certificate (if you have lived/worked abroad within the last 5 years).
- Training: Up-to-date Mandatory Care Training and PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) certification.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends.
- Transport: Ideally a driver with access to your own vehicle (highly preferred due to the travel between community settings).
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: Reflective of your specialized experience and training.
- Impactful Work: Help stabilize and improve the lives of vulnerable children in your local community.
- Diverse Environments: No two days are the same, with opportunities to work in both clinical and domestic settings.
How to Apply
If you have the heart for care and the professional experience to back it up, we want to hear from you.
Ready to take the next step? Would you like me to help you, please send your CV and cover letter
Referral Scheme:
Did you know about our fantastic refer a friend scheme? You could receive £300 LOVE2SHOP VOUCHERS for every nurse or HCA you refer to who we place! *T's and C's apply* If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss it further contact Sanjana on 0191 535 7143 or click the apply button below and share your CV.
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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