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 trainingWhat 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 wellbeingWhat 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 boundariesCommitment:

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 profilesPersonality:

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 meetingsSkills 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 trainingWhat to expect next:

We offer excellent opportunities for professional development in children's services across the UK. Apply today! You'll receive a call and email from a dedicated consultant to provide more information, answer questions, and understand your experience, guiding you through the simple next steps.

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