Residential Childcare Worker

Randstad Care; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate support services provider is seeking experienced Support Workers in Inverness to provide tailored care for young people in crisis. The role includes offering emotional support, collaborating with families and partners, and using trauma-informed methods. With competitive hourly rates and a dedicated support network, this position aims to foster personal growth in a community-oriented setting.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate £24-£26

Rolling rota for work-life balance

Dedicated support network

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting individuals requiring high levels of support.
• Ability to keep young people safe using de-escalation techniques.
• Experience in record keeping and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-changing support tailored to individuals' unique needs.
• Collaborate with experts and families for holistic care.
• Offer practical and emotional support to build resilience.

Skills

Experience supporting young people in crisis

De-escalation techniques

Effective communication

Decision making under pressure

Job description

Join a team of compassionate Support Workers!

Are you committed to driving positive change in the lives of young people outside a residential setting? Our tailored, localised care services address complex needs and focus on understanding the profound impact of trauma and life journeys on behaviours and communication. Join us and make a lasting difference! We have a requirement for experienced support workers to join an existing bespoke team from Inverness, Aberdeen, Scottish Borders and Grantown on Spey.

Why Choose Us?

• Trauma-Informed Approach: Work with a young person while building trust and understanding the influence of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on current behaviours.
• Empowering Futures: Be part of a team that helps an individual thrive through tailored care and activities, independence preparation, and personal growth.
• Community-Oriented Care: Contribute to a service deeply rooted in supporting a young person where it matters most-their local community.

Role Highlights:

• Provide life-changing support tailored to an individual's unique needs, understanding trauma's impact on communication and trust.
• Collaborate with experts, families, and community partners to ensure a holistic circle of care.
• Offer practical and emotional support, enabling an individual to build resilience and redefine their futures.

What We Offer:

• Elevated Pay Rates: Competitive hourly rate £24-£26 per hour exceeding prevailing local rates, ensuring your valuable contributions are recognised.

• Predictability and Consistency: A rolling rota providing stability and clear work patterns to support your lifestyle.
• Dedicated Support Network: A close-knit and supportive team environment to ensure daily backing in challenging roles.
• Dynamic Career Growth: Explore a meaningful career path where no two days are the same, fostering personal fulfilment and professional development.

What you will bring:

• Experience and knowledge: To work as part of our TLC service suitable experience and embedded knowledge supporting young people in crisis is mandatory. You will be able to clearly share 2 years experience supporting individuals who require high levels of support and are often deregulated. Have experience of using de-escalation techniques to keep young people safe. Demonstrate safe and effective decisions which ensure the right actions are taken in challenging situations. You will have experience of providing detailed and accurate daily record keeping and incident reporting. You will demonstrate creativity when engaging and establishing trust with children and young people and demonstrate sound communication and judgement. You will be able to evidence clarity over protecting personal and professional boundaries at all times.
• Register under the PVG scheme.
• Ideally have a full drivers license and will require business insurance. If you're ready to transform the life of young person through compassionate, informed care, apply today. Together, let's create a brighter tomorrow, one step at a time!

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.