Residential Children's Support Worker

Residential Children's Support Worker - Cumbria

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are currently on the lookout for dedicated and compassionate Residential Children's Support Workers to join our talent pool across Cumbria. This is a high-priority role, and we are moving quickly to find the right people to join our team!

Who are you?

You're a caring individual who loves supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs. You've got a heart for helping those who have experienced trauma, and you're looking for a role that is as rewarding as it is challenging. Because of the nature of our support, you must be a car driver who is flexible and ready to travel up to an hour to reach our various homes in the Penrith, Carlisle, Wigton, Kendal, and Workington areas.

What will you be doing?

You'll be providing crucial support within residential homes, helping children navigate their daily lives in a safe and nurturing environment. Whether you are working day shifts, waking nights, or shifts involving sleep-ins, your presence will provide the stability and care these children truly need.

Qualifications

• Min 6 Months of experience working directly within residential children's homes.
• Specific experience supporting children who have experienced trauma.
• Full, clean driving license and access to a car (mandatory).
• Right to work in the UK for full-time hours (no visa sponsorships are available, and this role cannot accommodate student visa restrictions).
• Complete flexibility to work both day and night shifts.

What we offer

• Day shift:£15.35/h
• Waking Night:£16.88/h

Apply today!

We are actively filling these positions and want to hear from you as soon as possible. If this sounds like the perfect fit for your skills and values, please reach out to Sumaira in Randstad Care Team to start the conversation. Let's work together to provide a brighter future for the children in our care!

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

can work as an individual or part of a team