Support worker Children

Randstad Care; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care staffing agency in the UK is seeking passionate support workers to assist vulnerable children and young people. Candidates should have experience in residential support, effective communication skills, and a Level 3 qualification in health and social care. The role involves engaging youths in activities, ensuring their safety, and maintaining accurate records. Competitive compensation and opportunities for further training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people in a residential setting.
• Confidence in dealing with heightened behaviors and de-escalation.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for activities and appointments.
• Engage with children and encourage participation in activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the child or young person.

Skills

communication

de-escalation techniques

creative engagement

report writing

decision making

Education

Level 3 in health and social care (children)

Tools

UK Drivers licence

DBS on update service

Job description

Overview

We are keen to speak to dedicated and passionate support workers who are committed to making a difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our communities. You will join specialist support worker teams who deliver high level support, create safe environments and offer a deep understanding of how trauma and a young person's journey through life has an impact on current behaviours, communication and understanding.

What you can expect from joining a specialist support worker team

• an opportunity as a support worker to dedicate your experience and skills to a child or young person
• providing day to day support relating to activities, appointments, family contact and much more; ideally you will have a driver’s licence and business insurance
• being busy engaging and encouraging the child or young person to take part in activities and form structure
• providing accurate reports and information to support the development of care plans and goals
• playing a critical role in the safety and well-being of the child or young person
• you are an integral part of the team; as a support worker, your voice will be heard and this can and will influence the care and outcomes of the young people you support

What you will bring

The role – each specialist team will have differences; to excel in this specialist setting you will need to evidence:

• supporting children and young people in a residential setting
• confidence to work with fellow support workers at times of heightened behaviours to de-escalate situations
• experience of using de-escalation techniques to keep children and young people safe
• experience making decisions and taking action in challenging situations
• an understanding of detailed and accurate daily record keeping and incident reporting
• be creative when engaging and establishing trust with children and young people
• demonstrate sound communication and judgement
• clarity over protecting personal and professional boundaries at all times

Skills and training

• Full UK Drivers licence and business insurance
• Level 3 in health and social care (children)
• DBS on update service or support new application
• Registered with relevant regulatory body
• PMVA trained – ideally or willing to undertake training
• Social Care Wales – you will need to be registered as a children’s support worker, or willing to dual register (£10 cost charged by Social Care Wales)

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.