Specialist Support Worker

Join our specialist support worker team! We're seeking experienced and passionate support workers or senior support workers committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. You'll join specialist teams providing high-level support, creating safe environments, and understanding the impact of trauma on young people's behaviors and communication.

Benefits of joining a specialist team:

Elevated pay rate Consistent and predictable rolling rota Supportive team and excellent communication from Randstad Variety of pay options Opportunity to use and develop specialist skills Access to professional development training

What to expect:

Dedicate your experience to a child or young person Provide day-to-day support (activities, appointments, family contact) - ideally with a driver's license and business insurance Engage and encourage participation in activities and structure Provide accurate reports for care plans and goals Play a critical role in safety and wellbeing

What you will bring:

To excel, you'll need to demonstrate:

Experience supporting children and young people in a residential setting Confidence in de-escalating heightened behaviors and using de-escalation techniques Experience making decisions in challenging situations Understanding of detailed and accurate record-keeping and incident reporting Creativity in engaging and building trust Sound communication and judgment Clarity on protecting personal and professional boundaries

Commitment:

As an integral part of a specialist team, we're looking for individuals who can:

Be a consistent part of a team offering dedicated support Provide and maintain availability for the duration of support Take time to read relevant reports, referrals, and profiles

Personality:

Our successful specialist staff teams are passionate and deeply committed. We look for individuals who demonstrate:

Calmness during crisis situations (aggression, self-harm, destructive behaviors) Confidence to make prompt daily decisions Understanding of how trauma, experiences, and diagnoses impact behaviors Non-judgmental approach, keeping an open mind Resilience to continue supporting through stressful situations and trying new ways to engage Observant with heightened awareness to share insights through reports and meetings

Skills and training:

Ideally, a driver's license and business insurance DBS on update service or support for new application Registered with relevant regulatory body PMVA trained - ideally or willing to undertake training