Support Worker Childrens

Youth Complex Support Worker - Flexible Shifts (Weston-super-Mare)

Are you a dedicated professional committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a resilient and highly skilled Youth Complex Support Worker to join our team in Weston-super-Mare. In this role, you will provide essential trauma-informed support to young individuals navigating complex emotional challenges, autism, and behavioural needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Nurturing Well-being: Assisting young individuals in developing independent living skills, maintaining stable daily routines, and safely accessing community-based activities.
• De-escalating Tensions: Utilising professional, calm, and firm verbal techniques to effectively manage volatile situations, ensuring the emotional regulation and safety of those in your care.
• Maintaining Standards: Upholding rigorous safeguarding protocols through the management of detailed, precise documentation and clinical tracking charts for all interventions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: A minimum of 6 months of paid care experience within a UK residential or youth-focused setting is essential.
• Professionalism: Demonstrable high emotional intelligence, clear professional boundaries, and a proven ability to apply trauma-informed care practices.
• Logistics: A valid UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are required due to the nature of service locations across North Somerset.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay ranging from £14.00 to £20.00 per hour, including holiday pay and weekly disbursements.
• Flexible scheduling, offering both temporary shifts and block bookings to suit your personal requirements.
• Access to a referral incentive scheme offering £300 in vouchers.
• Dedicated professional guidance from a specialist consultant.

How to Apply

If you meet these requirements and are committed to maintaining high-standard professional care, please submit your application

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,competent at dealing with all stakeholders,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,non-judgemental,oral communication,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc),resilient,show initiative,time management,tolerance,understanding,work well under pressure,written communication