health and wellbeing
Randstad Health and wellbeing
Job Opportunity: Specialist Residential Support Worker (Children's Services)
Location: Central London
Pay Rate: £13.00 - £18.00 per hour
We are actively recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers for our specialist team in Central London. This is a challenging role designed for resilient individuals who can support children and young people in crisis.
Your expertise in managing complex situations and de-escalating heightened behaviours will be essential in providing a safe and stable environment.
Essential Candidate Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
This specialist role requires a specific skill set. We can only consider candidates who meet the following criteria:
Experience: A minimum of 6 months' paid experience in a residential children's home within the last 3 years.
Driving: A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
UK Status: Full eligibility to work in the UK.
Vetting: An enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
Vetting (Overseas): A valid overseas police certificate if you have lived outside the UK for 6+ months in the last 5 years.
Core Responsibilities
Providing outstanding daily care and support to children within the residential setting.
Confidently managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours to keep young people safe.
Making decisive, appropriate decisions in high-pressure situations.
Maintaining precise, detailed daily records and incident reports.
Building trust and rapport with young people through creative engagement.
Collaborating with the wider team to implement and support daily care plans.
Demonstrating strong professional boundaries and sound judgment.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Competitive Pay: An elevated wage that respects your specialist experience.
Consistency: A rolling rota for a predictable work-life balance.
Supportive Environment: A close-knit team backed by the dedicated Randstad specialist team.
Pay Flexibility: A variety of pay options to suit your personal needs.
Development: Access to training to enhance and develop your skills.
Referral Bonus: Earn £300 for successfully referring a friend.
How to Apply
If you meet all the essential requirements and are passionate about this role, we want to hear from you.
Please call Sailalitha today on 020 3870 6355 for a confidential discussion.
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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