Residential Childcare Worker

Make a Difference: Join Randstad as a Child Residential Support Worker!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children? Do you want to brighten someone's day?

If this resonates with you, apply today!

Randstad is seeking experienced Residential Support Workers to join our Children's Services team in Edinburgh. You will work across various settings, providing vital support to children facing social, emotional, behavioral difficulties, or disabilities.

Earn up to £20 per hour!

We offer both part-time and full-time hours, with the flexibility to book your own shifts through our app and connect with your dedicated consultant. Work at the same service consistently or explore various opportunities!

What Randstad Offers Child Residential Support Workers:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Opportunities to enhance your skills by working across multiple services
• Flexible working schedules
• Potential for consistent placements
• Unlimited friend referral bonuses
• Immediate start availability
• Comprehensive training in industry-standard courses, supported by online learning
• Assistance with SSSC registration
• Employee discount app
• Dedicated support from our team and your personal Randstad consultant

Responsibilities of a Child Residential Support Worker:

• Collaborate effectively as part of a child support team
• Adapt quickly and efficiently to new roles
• Provide 24-hour care to vulnerable young people
• Support service users with early trauma and emotional/behavioral challenges
• Accompany service users on outings in the community and to school
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times
• Adhere to National Care Standards and maintain a professional demeanor
• Work a flexible schedule, including night shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and the Christmas period

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a residential setting with young people
• Flexibility in undertaking various roles
• Strong communication skills
• Registration under the PVG scheme
• Full driving license
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (desirable)

If this opportunity excites you, don't hesitate!

Apply now, and a member of our team may contact you for an informal discussion to advance your application. For further information, please call us at 01312400887 for a confidential chat.

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.