Are you looking for a role where your empathy, resilience, and dedication can truly change a child's trajectory? We are expanding our team and looking for motivated Children's Support Workers who are deeply committed to advocating for and protecting vulnerable young people.
If you are a proactive communicator who stays calm under pressure, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career in care.
Pay Rates: £14 - £16 per hour.
Your Role & Impact- Direct Advocacy: Deliver compassionate day-to-day care and mentor-ship to vulnerable children and young people.
- Positive Intervention: Manage complex emotional, learning, and behavioural challenges with patience, de-escalation skills, and empathy.
- Safeguarding First: Actively protect and promote the safety and overall well-being of the individuals in your care.
- Team Integration: Partner seamlessly with an internal multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care plans are met.
- Clear Reporting: Keep precise records and maintain proactive, transparent communication with families, colleagues, and external agencies.
The Criteria- UK Experience: At least 6 months of paid experience in a UK childcare or youth support setting.
- Specialist Background: Direct experience supporting youth facing emotional, behavioural, or learning difficulties (including challenging behaviour).
- Credentials: A current Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service and the valid Right to Work in the UK.
- Licensing: A full UK Driving License is essential for this role.
- Attributes: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt to a fast-moving environment.
Why Join Us?- Strong Compensation: Competitive pay scale (£14 to £16 per hr)
- Professional Growth: Access to fully funded, ongoing training modules and career development pathways.
- Flexibility: Work schedules designed to offer a healthy work-life balance.
- Culture: A tight-knit, vibrant, and highly supportive team atmosphere.
- Purpose: The chance to go home every day knowing you made a tangible difference.
Ready to Apply?If you match these requirements and are eager to make an impact, don't wait.
Submit your current CV today, ensuring your relevant UK childcare experience is clearly highlighted.
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.
