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Specialist Support Workers Needed in Portsmouth! ?

Are you an experienced Support Worker or Senior Support Worker passionate about making a real difference to vulnerable children and young people right here in Portsmouth?

Join our dedicated specialist teams providing high-level, trauma-informed support. We need committed individuals ready to step up, create safe environments, and use their expertise to guide young people through tough journeys.

Rates of pay (PAYE)

• Days - £18.00 p/h
• Waking Night - £20.00 p/h
• Sleep in - £13.69 p/h

The Benefits:

• Excellent Pay: An elevated rate that beats existing local Portsmouth pay scales.
• Stability: A rolling rota offering consistency and predictability.
• Support: A close-knit team structure and dedicated support from your Randstad local specialist team.
• Development: Access to training and opportunities to deepen your specialist skills.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a fantastic £300 for referring friends!
• Day shift or night shift rotations available

What We Need From You:

• You must have experience supporting children/young people in a residential setting
• Be confident using de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviours calmly.
• Flexible to work in various settings including within residential settings and community settings across the Portsmouth area.
• A driver's licence (with business insurance) is highly desired.
• Reliable, resilient, and observant nature
• Commitment to provide continuous support.
• Able to provide accurate reporting information while on shift.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

The Role:

You'll be working within our Tailored Localised Care Team, providing essential support to young people who require a safe and nurturing environment. This involves:

• Keeping young people safe and engaging them in independent living skills.
• Facilitating access to community activities and appointments.
• Collaborating with other social care professionals.
• Supporting young people facing challenges such as severe mental health issues, self-harm, challenging behaviors, learning disabilities, offending behaviors, and those on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) Orders.

What We're Looking For:

• Key Personality Traits:
  • Calmness during crisis situations (aggression, self-harm, destructive behaviors).
  • Confidence in your experience to support daily decision-making.
  • Understanding of how trauma, previous experiences, and diagnoses impact behavior.
  • Non-judgmental attitude, keeping an open mind even in challenging situations.
  • Resilience to continue supporting through stressful situations and to keep trying new ways to engage.
  • Observant nature, with the ability to share insights through reports and meetings.

Ready to take the next exciting step in your career in Portsmouth? Apply today and help us make a profound impact on young lives! -Would you like any additional changes or guidance, or perhaps further assistance with other marketing content?

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.