Randstad is looking for passionate, dedicated Residential Child Support Workers (Day & Night shifts available) to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma.
If you are compassionate, resilient, and ready to help young people feel safe, cared for, and supported to thrive, we want to hear from you.
Why work with us?
... - Earn between £14.06 and £22.49/hr with weekly pay aligned to public sector rates
- Choose from flexible shift patterns across early, late, or dedicated night shifts (up to 37.5 hours per week, with flexible minimum hours available).
- Enjoy up to 39 days holiday and an enhanced mileage allowance.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling.
- Earn £300 per successful referral with our uncapped Refer-a-Friend scheme.
- Access high street discounts and ongoing career development with a dedicated consultant.
What you'll bring:
- Active NISCC Registration
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in a relevant care subject (qualifications may be waived if you can demonstrate proven professional experience working with young people).
- Valid, full UK Driving Licence with no restrictions.
- Proven Experience working with children aged 7-18 years in a professional setting.
- A clear understanding of trauma-informed practice and emotional regulation support.
- Basic IT skills and a strong ability to manage challenging behaviours (e.g., aggression, self-injury, verbal/physical outbursts, and non-compliance) with a skilled, consistent approach.
- Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role)
What you'll do:
- Form positive, trusting working relationships with young people while delivering person-centred care in line with individual care plans.
- Assist with everyday life including supporting daily living skills, money management, and safe medication administration.
- Stand by young people during tough moments, supporting them to regulate their emotions and using skilled management to defuse distress.
- Drive and support young people to safely access and engage with their local community.
- Work collaboratively with external teams to help young people achieve their key developmental goals.
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.
