Specialist Support Worker

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

Job summary

A specialist care provider in the UK is seeking individuals to support children and young people in residential settings. Responsibilities include providing daily support, engaging in activities, and maintaining accurate reports. Ideal candidates will have experience in child care, strong communication skills, and a calm demeanor during crises. Excellent opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Elevated pay rate

Access to professional development training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in making decisions in challenging situations.
• Ability to provide accurate reports for care plans and goals.
• Calmness during crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for activities and appointments.
• Engage and encourage participation in structured activities.
• Maintain availability for the duration of support.

Skills

Experience supporting children and young people in a residential setting

Confidence in de-escalating heightened behaviors

Sound communication and judgment

Creativity in engaging and building trust

Tools

DBS on update service or support for new application

Driver's license and business insurance

Job description

TLC advert

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:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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

What 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.