Details:
- Salary: £18 - 20 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Leven Fife
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Join our specialist support worker team in Fife! Are you an experienced support worker or senior support worker passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people? Do you have experience supporting those in crisis? Randstad is looking for dedicated individuals like you to make a real difference in our community.
Position: Specialist Support Worker
Location: Fife
Pay: Up to £20 per hour
What can Randstad offer a specialist support worker?
Competitive pay rates exceeding local standards
Consistent and predictable rolling rota
Supportive team environment for daily assistance
Excellent communication and support from the Randstad local specialist team
Various pay options and opportunities for professional development training
A successful specialist support worker will be responsible for:
Dedicate your experience and skills to support a child or young person
Provide day-to-day support including activities, appointments, and family contact (driver's licence and business insurance preferred)
Engage and encourage children or young people to participate in activities and establish structure
Provide accurate reports to support care plans and goals
To be successful in your specialist support worker application, you will::
Experience supporting children and young people in a residential setting
Confidence to de-escalate situations and work with colleagues during heightened behaviours
Knowledge of de-escalation techniques to ensure safety
Ability to make decisions and take action in challenging situations
Strong communication and judgement skills
Creativity in engaging and building trust with children and young people
Commitment to maintaining personal and professional boundaries
Your commitment:
Be a consistent part of a team offering dedicated support
Maintain availability for the duration of support required
Take time to gain insight into the child or young person through relevant reports and profiles
Personality traits we value:
Calmness during crisis situations
Confidence in making prompt decisions based on experience
Understanding of trauma and its impact on behaviours
Non-judgmental attitude
Resilience in stressful situations and willingness to try new engagement strategies
Observant with heightened awareness levels to share insights with professionals
Skills and Training:
Driver's licence and business insurance preferred
PVG or willing to support new application
Registered with relevant regulatory body
PMVA trained or willing to undergo training
What to expect next:
Randstad offers excellent opportunities for professional development in the children's services sector across the UK. If you're ready to utilise your skills and experience in our specialist team, apply today! After applying, you'll receive a call and email from one of our dedicated consultants to discuss further steps towards this exciting opportunity.
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