Residential Children's support worker - £ 13 - 18 /hr

Randstad Care; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Crawley. The role involves supporting children and young people in crisis, managing difficult situations, and providing a safe environment. Applicants must have at least 6 months’ experience, a valid UK driving licence, and an updated DBS. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Elevated Pay Rate

Consistent Rota

Supportive Team

Flexible Pay

Professional Development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 6 months' experience as a residential children's support worker.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own car.
• Must have an updated enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive care and support to children and young people.
• Managing and de-escalating heightened behaviours.
• Maintaining detailed daily records.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgement

Trust building

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Residential Support Worker

Location:Crawley

Pay Rate: £13.00 - £18.00 per hour

We are seeking experienced Support Workers and Senior Support Workers for a challenging yet rewarding role on our specialist team in Crawley. You will be supporting children and young people in crisis, using your skills to de-escalate difficult situations, build trust, and provide a safe, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive care and support to children and young people.

• Working confidently with colleagues to manage and de-escalate heightened behaviours.

• Making decisive decisions and taking appropriate action in challenging situations.

• Maintaining detailed, accurate daily records and incident reports.

• Engaging creatively with children to establish and build trust.

• Collaborating with the wider team to implement care plans.

• Demonstrating sound communication, strong judgement, and clear professional boundaries.

Essential Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

• Must have a minimum of 6 months' experience as a residential children's support worker (in a residential setting) within the last 3 years.

• Full UK driving licence and have access to your own car.

• Must have an updated enhanced DBS (or be willing to obtain one).

• Must provide a valid overseas police certificate (if you lived outside the UK for 6+ months in the last 5 years).

Desirable Qualifications

• An NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent).

• A strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

• A genuine and demonstrable commitment to the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• Elevated Pay Rate: A competitive wage that exceeds existing local rates.

• Consistent Rota: A rolling rota for a stable work-life balance.

• Supportive Team: A close-knit team environment, backed by the Randstad specialist team.

• Flexible Pay: Various pay options to suit your needs.

• Professional Development: Access to training and opportunities to develop your specialist skills.

• Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn £300 for successful referrals.

Apply Now

To apply or for more details, please call 020 3870 6355 and ask for Sailalitha.

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.