Residential Suport Worker
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What you'll do
- Deliver compassionate, 24-hour therapeutic care to children and young individuals dealing with early trauma and emotional difficulties.
- Embed seamlessly into care teams to maintain safe, structured, and nurturing residential environments.
- Accompany young people to school, medical appointments, and developmental community outings to foster self-confidence.
- Maintain rigorous professional boundaries while upholding National Care Standards at all times.
- Work a adaptable schedule tailored to your availability, covering day shifts, waking nights, weekends, or bank holidays.
What they're looking for
- Experience in a residential care setting directly supporting children or young people.
- Active PVG scheme membership (or full commitment to registering prior to starting).
- Excellent communication abilities, emotional resilience, and a proactive attitude.
Nice to have
- SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
- Valid, full UK driving licence.
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Full description from employer
Pay Rate: Up to £21.32 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Location: Kirkcaldy
Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time (Flexible Shifts & Block Bookings)
Take Complete Control of Your Social Care Career in Kirkcaldy
Are you an experienced residential support professional dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable young people? Imagine having the complete freedom to choose when and where you work, backed by the dedicated support of a leading UK recruitment specialist.
Randstad is actively partnering with top-tier children's services in Kirkcaldy to provide exceptional support to young individuals navigating social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Whether you are seeking the stability of continuous block bookings at a single establishment or the dynamic variety of picking up ad-hoc shifts across various services, our streamlined mobile app puts total control of your rota straight into your hands.
Key Benefits & What Randstad Offers
Exceptional Pay Rates: Earn up to £21.32 per hour, ensuring your specialist skills are truly valued.
Unmatched Schedule Flexibility: Effortlessly view, select, and book flexible shifts or secure guaranteed block bookings using our intuitive smartphone app.
SSSC Registration Assistance: Direct guidance and practical help to ensure your professional registration remains seamlessly up to date.
Continuous Career Development: Sharpen your expertise with extensive, industry-standard training courses and flexible online learning portals.
Financial Incentives & Perks: Gain access to an exclusive employee discounts app alongside lucrative, unlimited "Refer a Friend" bonus schemes.
Immediate Placements: Fast-track onboarding available to get fully compliant professionals into work without delay.
Dedicated Mentorship: Benefit from one-to-one guidance from a specialist Randstad consultant throughout your journey.
Core Responsibilities
Deliver compassionate, 24-hour therapeutic care to children and young individuals dealing with early trauma and emotional difficulties.
Embed seamlessly into care teams to maintain safe, structured, and nurturing residential environments.
Accompany young people to school, medical appointments, and developmental community outings to foster self-confidence.
Maintain rigorous professional boundaries while upholding National Care Standards at all times.
Work a adaptable schedule tailored to your availability, covering day shifts, waking nights, weekends, or bank holidays.
Candidate Requirements
Experience: Essential background in a residential care setting directly supporting children or young people.
Compliance: Active PVG scheme membership (or full commitment to registering prior to starting).
Qualifications: SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent is highly desirable.
Licence: A valid, full UK driving licence is strongly preferred to assist with community transport.
Skills: Excellent communication abilities, emotional resilience, and a proactive attitude.
Alternative Titles & Transferable Backgrounds
If you possess a background in supportive, youth-focused care environments, this opportunity offers a seamless transition. This role is ideal for professionals with experience as a:
Youth Practitioner
Residential Care Officer
Family Support Worker
Educational Support Assistant
Community Care Worker
Secure Your Next Opportunity Today
The residential care sector in Kirkcaldy moves quickly, and Randstad is ready to get you started.
Apply today to speak with one of our specialist recruitment consultants for an informal, confidential chat about our current block bookings and flexible shift opportunities. Alternatively, call our specialist team on 0131 240 0887 to fast-track your application.
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.
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Children services
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be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,caring,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,oral communication,organisational
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