Job Description
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Turn Compassion into Action
Are you a resilient Support Worker who thrives when the stakes are high? Do you have the clinical "gut instinct" and the emotional intelligence to support young people in crisis?
At Randstad, we are building elite, specialist teams to support the most vulnerable children in our community. These are not "standard" shifts-these are opportunities to provide high-level, trauma-informed care that creates genuine breakthroughs for young people facing significant challenges.
Why Join a Specialist Randstad Team?
We value your expertise, and our benefits package reflects that:
- Market-Leading Pay: Rates designed to exceed standard local benchmarks.
- Stability & Balance: A guaranteed rolling rota for predictable work-life balance.
- Elite Support: Access to local specialist consultants and a close-knit, supportive peer team.
- Professional Growth: Specialized training pathways and career development.
- Flexible Pay: Multiple payment options to suit your needs.
- Referral Bonus: Earn £300 for every specialist peer you refer to us.
The Role: Impact in Action
You won't just be "watching over" a young person; you will be the architect of their safety. Your day-to-day will include:
- Crisis Management: Confidently de-escalating heightened behaviors using proven techniques (PMVA).
- Trauma-Informed Care: Understanding the "why" behind behaviors to build trust and security.
- Holistic Support: Managing appointments, family contact, and structured daily activities.
- Clinical Reporting: Delivering high-quality incident reports and insights that shape future care plans.
What You Bring to the Team
We are looking for professionals who offer a blend of skill, commitment, and personality.
- Minimum 6 months of paid UK experience in a residential or crisis setting.
- Proven ability to de-escalate aggression, self-harm, or destructive behaviors with a calm, non-judgmental approach.
- A firm grasp of professional boundaries and "safe touch" protocols.
- PMVA Training is highly desirable (though we can provide training for the right candidates).
- Resilience: The "staying power" to keep showing up through stressful shifts.
- Observation: The ability to spot micro-changes in a young person's journey.
- Reliability: A commitment to being a consistent figure in a child's life.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for a new one).
- Full UK Driving Licence with Business Insurance (Highly Preferred).
How to Apply: Your Journey Starts Here
Ready to take the next step in your career?
- Apply Today: Submit your CV via the link.
- The Discovery Call: One of our specialist consultants will call you for a deep dive into your experience and goals.
- Fast-Track Onboarding: We'll guide you through our streamlined compliance process to get you into your new team as soon as possible.
Apply now to make a measurable difference in a young person's life.
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. xwzovoh
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.