Children's Residential Support Worker - Crisis & Emergency Placements
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Rates: £15.00 - £21.36 per hour
Hours: Includes day shifts, waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins
About the Role
When a child's life is in turmoil, they need a safe harbor. As a Support Worker, you will provide immediate, short-term residential care to children and young people entering care in emergency circumstances.
You will work with children who are experiencing high levels of trauma, distress, or placement breakdowns. Your primary goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental environment that offers stability, physical safety, and emotional containment during a critical transition period.
Key Responsibilities
- Immediate Stabilization: Provide high-calibre, trauma-informed daily care to children entering emergency placements.
- Building Trust: Establish fast, meaningful, and professional relationships with young people navigating acute crises.
- Safety & De-escalation: Manage challenging behaviors, emotional dysregulation, and high-risk scenarios using proactive de-escalation techniques.
- Daily Support: Assist with routine activities, cooking, educational needs, and personal goals to maintain daily structure.
- Multi-Agency Liaison: Safeguard young people by maintaining strict records and working closely with social workers, emergency services, and health care providers.
What We're Looking For
- Resilience & Empathy: Exceptional emotional regulation, patience, and a non-judgmental approach to complex behaviors.
- Experience: Paid UK Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, or within complex residential settings is essential.
- DBS: Full enhanced dbs on the update service
- Flexibility: Ability to work shifts, including unsociable hours, weekends, and overnight sleep-ins. xgikmsk
- Driving License: Full UK Driving License preferred (for transport during placements).
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when suppl...
Children's Support Worker in Brent employer: Randstad Care Careers
Randstad offers a unique opportunity for care home workers to thrive in the stunning Scottish Islands, where you can enjoy a fulfilling career while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, we provide our team with the chance to make a meaningful impact in small communities, all while enjoying the benefits of flexible hours and a rewarding lifestyle. Join us to experience the perfect blend of professional development and personal adventure in one of the UK's most beautiful regions.
