health and wellbeing
Randstad Health and wellbeing
Job Title: Residential Support Worker (Children's Specialist Team)
Location:Wokingham
Pay Rate: £13.00 - £18.00 per hour (Competitive rate for specialist skills)
Join Our Specialist Team in Wokingham
Are you an experienced Support Worker with a proven history of supporting children and young people in crisis?
We are seeking dedicated and resilient individuals to join our specialist team.
This is a challenging yet rewarding role where your skills in managing complex situations, de-escalating heightened behaviours, and building trust will provide a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable young people.
Your Core Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive care and daily support within a residential setting.
Confidently manage and defuse challenging behaviours to ensure safety.
Make decisive, appropriate decisions in high-pressure situations.
Maintain detailed, accurate daily records and incident reports.
Creatively engage with young people to establish positive relationships.
Collaborate with the wider team to implement care plans effectively.
Demonstrate strong judgement and maintain clear professional boundaries.
Essential Requirements (Must-Haves)
To be considered for this role, you must have:
Eligibility to work in the UK.
A minimum of 6 months' paid experience as a residential children's support worker within the last 3 years.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
An updated enhanced DBS (or be willing to obtain one).
A valid overseas police certificate (if you've lived outside the UK for 6+ months in the last 5 years).
Highly Desirable
An NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent).
A strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
A genuine and demonstrable commitment to the welfare of children.
What We Offer You
Elevated Pay Rate: A competitive wage that exceeds local rates.
Consistency: A rolling rota for a predictable work-life balance.
Supportive Team: A close-knit team backed by the dedicated Randstad specialist team.
Flexible Pay: A variety of pay options to suit your needs.
Professional Development: Access to training to use and develop your specialist skills.
Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn £300 for successful referrals!
Interested?
If you have the experience and passion to excel in this specialist setting, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please call 020 3870 6355 and ask for Sailalitha.
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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