Childrens Support Worker

Childrens Support Worker

We are looking for a specialist experienced Support Worker to join our team.

Supporting vulnerable children and young people in crisis.

A dedicated and passionate childrens support worker with commitment and understanding, delivering high levels of support, creating safe environments and offering a deep understanding of trauma and how it impacts behaviours.

What you can expect

Provide day to day support relating to activities, appointments and family contact.
Engage and encourage the child or young person to join in with activities.
Provide accurate reports and information to support the development of goals and care plans.
Play a critical role in the safeguarding and well-being of the child or young person.

What you will bring

Experience supporting children and young people in a residential setting.
Confident working with colleagues at times of heightened behaviours using de-escalation techniques.
Experience making decisions and taking action in challenging situations.
Daily and accurate daily record keeping.
Calmness during crisis situations such as aggression, self harm and destructive behaviours.
Understand how trauma and diagnosis can impact behaviours of children and young people.

Skills and training

DBS on update service or support a new application.
PMVA trained or willing to undertake training.
Driving License and business insurance.

This position offers flexible working hours/shifts and an hourly rate of between £14.50 - £20.38

Please note this position requires you to have a minimum of 12 months paid experience working with children and young people in a residential setting within the UK.

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