Residential Support Worker

Registered with NISCC & holding an NVQ Level 3? Your next great role in Newtownards is waiting!

Randstad is looking for passionate, dedicated Residential Care Workers to make a real difference in the lives of young people with autism and learning disabilities. If you're compassionate, resilient, and ready to support young people through daily challenges, we want to hear from you.

Why work with us?

• Earn between £14.06 and £22.49/hr with weekly pay aligned to public sector rates
• Enjoy flexible shift patterns across days, lates, long days, and night shifts
• Take advantage of up to 39 days holiday and an enhanced mileage allowance
• Get a free uniform and access to an Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling
• Earn £300 per successful referral with our uncapped Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Access high street discounts and ongoing career development with a dedicated consultant

What you'll bring:

• Active NISCC Registration and NVQ Level 3 in a care-related subject
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Safeguarding Level 2 and Advanced CPI / Safety Interventions training
• Proven experience supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex behaviours

What you'll do:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people while following personalised care guidelines.
• Assist with everyday life - from personal care routines and meals to safe medication management.
• Stand by young people during tough moments, using proactive techniques to safely defuse distress and challenging situations.

Please note: Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role)

The Role: You'll deliver person-centred care, assist with daily routines and medication, offer compassionate support during times of distress, and help young people thrive in their local community.

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.

experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,caring,empathy,handling medication,non-judgemental,passionate,patience,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc)

qualifications

college

education

NVQ 3 in health and social care