Care Home Support Worker - £25 p/h

Randstad Care; Dundee; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Youth Support Workers to empower young individuals facing challenges. This role involves providing emotional support, creating safe environments, and implementing personalized care plans. You'll facilitate workshops and collaborate with teams to foster growth and positive life choices. If you're passionate about making a significant difference in the lives of young people and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contribution and offers competitive pay and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Employee discount scheme

Unlimited friend referral bonuses

Signing bonus

Training and professional development

Support from dedicated consultants

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a care setting with young people is essential.
• Knowledge of attachment theory and child protection policy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people in a safe environment.
• Assist in developing individual care plans tailored to young people's needs.
• Facilitate workshops and life skills sessions for personal development.

Skills

Experience in care settings

Emotional support and counselling

Knowledge of child protection policy

Advocacy skills

Understanding of cognitive behavioural approaches

Full driving licence

Education

SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Children Care Assistant/Support Worker

Pay Rate: £20-25/hr

Location: Dundee

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people?

Do you believe in providing a safe and supportive environment for their growth and development?

If so, we invite you to join Randstad as a Youth Support Worker.

The service is a well-established and highly regarded organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people in Angus and the surrounding areas. Their mission is to empower young individuals, aged 11-25, who have faced challenging life circumstances by providing a nurturing and caring environment that fosters personal growth and positive life choices.

What can Randstad offer youth support workers?

1. Competitive rates up to £25 per hour plus double time on bank holidays
2. Employee discount scheme with major high street retailers
3. Unlimited friend referral bonuses - £300 per referral!
4. £300 signing bonus
5. Training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
6. Endorsement on SSSC
7. Support from within the team and a dedicated Randstad consultant
8. A supportive and inclusive working environment
9. The chance to make a significant difference in the lives of young people

A successful youth support worker will be responsible for:

1. Building positive and trusting relationships with young people, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for them to express themselves.
2. Offering emotional support and counselling to help young people navigate challenges and overcome personal obstacles.
3. Assisting in the development and implementation of individual care plans, tailored to meet each young person's unique needs and goals.
4. Encouraging educational attainment and providing educational support where necessary.
5. Facilitating workshops, group activities, and life skills sessions to promote personal development, social skills, and decision-making abilities.
6. Collaborating with other team members and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to the young person's care.
7. Monitoring and evaluating progress, maintaining accurate records, and reporting on the young person's development.

To be successful in your application, you will:

1. Have previous experience working in a care setting with young people
2. Experience in a secure setting is beneficial, but not essential
3. Have knowledge of cognitive behavioural approaches, attachment theory and child protection policy
4. Have experience advocating on behalf of a young person
5. Register under the PVG scheme
6. Full driving licence
7. Obtained SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent

Does this sound like you?

Apply now and a dedicated Randstad consultant will get in touch to discuss!

If this sounds like the position for you, don't delay! Apply now and one of our team may call you for an informal chat to take your application to the next stage. Alternatively, if you would like some more information give Mohammed Faizan a call on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.

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.