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Are you a compassionate and resilient individual looking for a role that offers more than just a paycheck? We are seeking dedicated Residential Support Workers to join a long-term residential home in Edinburgh for two young people with complex needs. This isn't just a workplace-it is their home, and we need people who will treat it with the warmth and respect it deserves. Focusing on person centred- care you will be supporting with all aspects of daily living following structured routines. This is a temporary position with the potential to lead to a permanent role for the right candidate. This role follows a 3 week shift pattern including early morning, evenings and waking night shifts. This role requires driving on shift. What can Randstad offer a child support worker? - Competitive rates - Keep your skills sharp working across multiple services - Flexible working schedule - Opportunity for consistent placement - Unlimited friend referral bonuses - Extensive training in industry standard courses supported by online learning - Help with SSSC registration - Employee discount app - Support from within the team and a dedicated Randstad consultant To be successful in your application, you will: - Have 1 year previous experience working in a residential setting with young people - Experience supporting children with autism, severe learning disabilities and complex care needs - Have flexibility in the roles undertaken - Have strong communication skills - Comfortable doing personal care - Register under the PVG scheme - Full driving licence - Obtained, or working towards SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent desirable If this sounds like the position for you, don't delay! Apply now and one of our team may call you for an informal chat to take your application to the next stage. Alternatively, if you would like some more information call 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.

Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Area Camden Contract Type: Permanent Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualifications) Qualified Rate: Applies to those with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Hours: 20:00-08:00 (12-hour waking night shifts) About Area Camden: Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, prov click apply for full job details

both flexibility and a sense of purpose? Randstad is currently seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Workers to join our team, supporting various children's residential homes across Darlington . If you are a support worker, with experience in caring for children who have experienced trauma, we want to hear from you! The Role In this role, you will be providing essential emotional and practical support to children and young people who may have faced significant challenges and trauma. Your goal is to create a safe, nurturing, and stable environment where they can thrive. Competitive Pay: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour (depending on experience and shift type). Location: Darlington and surrounding areas. Flexibility: Choose the shifts that fit your lifestyle via our easy-to-use booking system. Available Shift Patterns We understand that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to work-life balance. We have various requirements, including: Long Days: Ideal for those who prefer to complete their hours in fewer blocks. Days with Sleep-ins: Providing continuity of care through the evening and night. Waking Nights: For the night owls who excel at providing a calm, safe presence during the late hours. What You'll Be Doing Building positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people. Assisting with daily routines, including education, hobbies, and life skills. Managing challenging behaviors with empathy and de-escalation techniques. Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and care are met at all times. Maintaining accurate daily logs and reports. What We're Looking For Experience: Previous experience in a residential childcare or a similar support setting is essential Resilience: An empathetic nature with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to engage with both children and professional teams. Compliance: You must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (or have one on the update service) and provide full employment references. 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.

A Senior Waking Night Coach (Support Worker) at SuperCare provides calm, stable and confident overnight support for children with complex learning disabilities, including autism, ADHD, ASC, epilepsy, Down syndrome, global developmental delay and fetal alcohol syndrome. Night-time can be the most vulnerable part of a child's day. You'll be the steady presence who helps them feel safe, understood and cared for, while also offering guidance and reassurance to less experienced colleagues. When the night becomes unsettled, your experience and calm approach will anchor the home. What You'll Do No two nights are identical, but consistency matters. You will: Provide overnight supervision, keeping children safe, regulated and supported. Respond calmly to sleep disturbances, dysregulation, impulsivity or emotional outbursts, including self-injurious behaviour. Support with personal care and administer medication in line with care plans. Offer gentle reassurance when children wake anxious, distressed or confused. Act swiftly and appropriately to any safeguarding or health concerns. Model safe, therapeutic practice for junior colleagues during incidents. Maintain accurate night records and complete thorough handovers for day staff. Use communication tools like visuals, symbols or gestures for non-verbal young people. Drive when required for emergencies or urgent transport needs. What We're Looking For We're seeking experienced, steady individuals who can provide both direct care and overnight leadership: Strong background supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, Global Development Delay, epilepsy, Down syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome . Calm, emotionally steady and able to support young people who struggle to regulate. Understanding of sensory differences, communication barriers, disrupted sleep and impulsivity associated with LD needs. Trauma-informed and attachment-aware approach, offering predictability and comfort. Able to guide and reassure less experienced night staff. Physically fit, alert and dependable throughout waking night shifts. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential. 1+ years residential childcare experience. Full UK driving licence desired due to remote location of the home. Competitive Salaries During Probation: 15.43/hr on weekdays, 17.91/hr on weekends (Avr. 30,000 per annum) Post Probation: 16.54/hr on weekdays, 19.29/hr on weekends (Avr. 32,000 per annum) Working Pattern We operate a consistent pod-based rota to support a healthy work-life balance: Waking night rota: 2 nights on, 2 nights off (10:00pm-8:00am) Why Join SuperCare? SuperCare is building a reputation as a leading provider of children's residential care across East Sussex. We offer: Salary 20% above sector average. 36 days of specialist, in-person training annually. Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access. Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (if not already held). Well being package and gym stipend. Pension scheme and bonus eligibility. Free parking and access to company vehicles. Clear progression into Night Team Leader or Day Team Leader roles. Next Steps If you're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and want to be part of a new, nurturing and high-quality children's home, we'd love to hear from you. To learn more about our mission and values, visit (url removed)

Are you an experienced Children's Residential Support / Care Worker? Do you want to join an amazing Wales-based charity that provides support to children and young people at the highest risk of homelessness? Are you fed up of working in the private social care sector? Residential Childcare Worker - Based in The Vale of Glamorgan area (Barry). What will you get? This is a waking nights role 2 or 3 shifts per week and plenty of time off in between (average of 3 to 4 days off each week) Permanent contract Full time hours (35 per week) Up to 25,584 salary if you are unqualified 5.2 weeks annual leave, rising to a maximum of 6.6 week - plus bank holidays on top 8% pension after qualifying period A job with an amazing charity that lives its values What will you do? To provide young people aged 14 plus with excellent care and support within the home. Ensuring high levels of emotional and physical care. Appropriate activities, as well as a comfortable, safe and supportive environment are provided to the young people who live within the home. Support the young people to build and manage relationships with their families, and others, as well as working with a range of external partners/services. Key working responsibilities with the young people using Psychological / trauma informed practice. Provide a child centred, kind and empathic approach to support being given. Following a robust safeguarding process. Keeping accurate, timely and up-to-date records. What do we need? Desirable: A QCF Level 3 - As detailed above - This is not essential but will help. Experience of working within safeguarding frameworks. Someone who can understand the impact of trauma on children and Young People. A support worker who can effectively manage risk in a responsive, but calm manner. Experience of working in a psychologically and trauma informed environment. Ability to key work, and engage with a number of young people who have a complex range of support needs. Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, using appropriate tone and use of language. A MANUAL DRIVING LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL - There is a car at the home, so you don't need access to a vehicle. If this sounds like the kind of role you could get excited about, one that will challenge you and provide the job satisfaction you're looking for get in touch with People. Or apply directly through this advert. Please note: A DBS on the update service or the ability to complete a new DBS check is essential.

Learning Disabilities Support Worker (Female Applicants Only - Genuine Occupational Requirement) Due to the specific care needs of our residents, this post is open to female applicants only , in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including: Family Assessment Children's Residential 16+ Supported Living Learning Disabilities All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families. Our Mission At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centred approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support. Your Role as a Support Worker within Learning Disabilities Services: Assist with the care and support of our Young People aged 16 to 25 whilst ensuring that a homely environment is maintained. Contributing to meeting each individual's physical, emotional, social and educational needs. Build positive relationships with the young people and support with their development - whilst ensuring that they are kept safe. Work within a Multi-disciplinary Team to advocate for each individual's needs. Provide positive and meaningful life experiences for the young people to develop their skills and self-esteem. Provide calm and safe responses when Young People are unable to. Work in a Multi-disciplinary Team to provide a nurturing environment in which young people can develop and thrive. Promote independence through care and support with daily tasks such as cooking, travel etc. Complete key work responsibilities and maintain young people's files. Our Ideal Candidate should: Be willing to work towards or already hold a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent). Have a passion to work with young people who sometimes demonstrate behaviours that challenge. Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy. Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly. Have an awareness of this client group and able to work on initiative, whilst also possessing a sense of resilience. Possess strong written & recording skills. Be flexible to work across all different shift patterns for example "Waking nights, day shift and sleep-in shifts where applicable". What We Offer: Excellent Pay & Rewards We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your Experience and Qualifications. Our Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay Standards. Career Progression & Development Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from: Support Worker Senior Support Worker Team Leader Deputy Manager Registered Manager Service Manager Comprehensive Training & Qualifications Full induction programme before you start. Service-specific training to refine and enhance your skills. We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre. Wellbeing Programme Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development. A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment With strong management support and supervision, you will always have the guidance and encouragement that give you the tools and confidence you need to thrive in your role and career. Are you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speak to our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community! Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including: Family Assessment Children's Residential 16+ Supported Living Learning Disabilities All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families. Our Mission At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support. Your Role as a Team Leader within Children's Services: Assist with the care of children and young people aged 12-17, ensuring a homely environment is maintained. Contribute to meeting each child's physical, emotional, social, and educational needs. Build positive relationships with children and support their development while ensuring their safety. Promote independence by supporting daily tasks such as travel, cooking, and other essential life skills. Provide monthly support and challenge supervision. Work within a team to advocate for children's needs. Mentor and develop less experienced staff to enhance their skills. Provide support and development for all the workers. Be flexible to work across different shift patterns, including waking nights, day shifts, and sleep-in shifts where applicable. Our Ideal Candidate should: Have their level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma or relevant qualification. Either hold or willing to work towards a management qualification preferred. Willingness to learn and understand awareness of the children homes regulations, and quality standards. Have leadership qualities and experience of mentoring and supporting less experienced staff. Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy. Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly. What We Offer: Excellent Pay & Rewards We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your Experience and Qualifications Our Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay Standards. Career Progression & Development Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from; Support worker Senior Support Worker Team Leader Deputy Manager Registered Manager Service Manager Comprehensive Training & Qualifications Full induction program before you start. Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills. We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre. Wellbeing Program Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development. A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment With strong management support and supervision, you will always have the guidance, encouragement, that give you the tools and confidence that you need to thrive in your role and career. Are you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speak to our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community! Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including: Family Assessment Children's Residential 16+ Supported Living Learning Disabilities All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families. Our Mission At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support. Your Role as a Support Worker within Children's Services: Assist with the care and support of our Children and Young People aged 12-17 whilst ensuring that a homely environment is maintained. Contributing to meeting each child's physical, emotional, social and educational needs. Build positive relationships with children and support with their development - whilst ensuring that they are kept safe. Work within a Multi-disciplinary Team to advocate for children's needs. Provide positive and meaningful life experiences for children to develop their skills and self-esteem. Provide calm and safe responses when Children and Young people are unable to. Work in a Multi- disciplinary Team to provide a nurturing environment in which young people can develop and thrive. Promote independence through care and support with daily tasks such as cooking, travel etc. Complete key work responsibilities and maintain young people's files. Our Ideal Candidate should: Be willing to work towards or already hold a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent). Have a passion to work with young people who sometimes demonstrate behaviours that challenge. Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy. Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly. Have an awareness of this client group and able to work on initiative, whilst also possessing a sense of resilience. Possess strong written & recording skills. Be flexible to work across all different shift patterns for example "Waking nights, day shift and sleep in shifts where applicable". What We Offer: Excellent Pay & Rewards We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your Experience and Qualifications. Our Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay Standards. Career Progression & Development Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from; Support worker Senior Support Worker Team Leader Deputy Manager Registered Manager Service Manager Comprehensive Training & Qualifications Full induction program before you start. Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills. We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre. Wellbeing Program Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development. A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment With strong management support and supervision, you will always have the guidance, encouragement, that give you the tools and confidence that you need to thrive in your role and career. Are you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speak to our Talent Team today and join the Progressive Care Community! Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including: Family Assessment Children's Residential 16+ Supported Living Learning Disabilities All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families. Our Mission At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support. Your Role as a Support Worker within Children's Services: Assist with the care and support of our Children and Young People aged 12-17 whilst ensuring that a homely environment is maintained. Contributing to meeting each child's physical, emotional, social and educational needs. Build positive relationships with children and support with their development - whilst ensuring that they are kept safe. Work within a Multi-disciplinary Team to advocate for children's needs. Provide positive and meaningful life experiences for children to develop their skills and self-esteem. Provide calm and safe responses when Children and Young people are unable to. Work in a Multi- disciplinary Team to provide a nurturing environment in which young people can develop and thrive. Promote independence through care and support with daily tasks such as cooking, travel etc. Complete key work responsibilities and maintain young people's files. Our Ideal Candidate should: Be willing to work towards or already hold a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent). Have a passion to work with young people who sometimes demonstrate behaviours that challenge. Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy. Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly. Have an awareness of this client group and able to work on initiative, whilst also possessing a sense of resilience. Possess strong written & recording skills. Be flexible to work across all different shift patterns for example "Waking nights, day shift and sleep in shifts where applicable". What We Offer: Excellent Pay & Rewards We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your Experience and Qualifications. Our Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay Standards. Career Progression & Development Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from; Support worker Senior Support Worker Team Leader Deputy Manager Registered Manager Service Manager Comprehensive Training & Qualifications Full induction program before you start. Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills. We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre. Wellbeing Program Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development. A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment With strong management support and supervision, you will always have the guidance, encouragement, that give you the tools and confidence that you need to thrive in your role and career. Are you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speak to our Talent Team today and join the Progressive Care Community! Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.