Residential Support Worker

Are you a dedicated professional registered with the NI Social Care Council (NISCC) and holding an NVQ Level 3?

We are seeking committed Residential Care Workers to join our team in Belfast. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in providing high-quality, structured care and essential emotional support to young people with learning disabilities and autism within a professional residential environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver collaborative, person-centred care aligned with individual care plans.
• Provide compassionate assistance with personal care, daily living skills, and medication administration.
• Offer robust emotional and behavioural support, safely managing behaviours of concern during times of distress.
• Facilitate community access and engagement to support individual independence and wellbeing.
• Work flexibly across a varied rota, including early and late shifts, long days, and waking night shifts.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must possess current registration with the NI Social Care Council (NISCC).
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in a care-related subject.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Essential training: Safeguarding Level 2 and Advanced CPI / Safety Interventions.
• Proven experience supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours of concern.
• Strong communication skills combined with a compassionate, patient approach.
• Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting, including an Enhanced Access NI check.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of £14.06-£22.49, aligned with public sector pay scales.
• Flexible shift patterns with weekly pay.
• Enhanced mileage allowance and up to 39 days of holiday.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and ongoing professional development.

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,emotional intelligence,handling medication,non-judgemental,passionate,patience,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc),resilient,time management,understanding

qualifications

college

education

NVQ 3 in health and social care