support worker

Make a lasting impact in your local community. We are looking for empathetic, resilient Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to join our specialist crisis response teams across Greater Manchester. If you have a background in supporting vulnerable children and young people through trauma, this role offers the chance to build a rewarding local career while delivering essential safety, stability, and care.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Elevated hourly rates that lead the local Manchester market.

• Consistent Scheduling: A reliable rolling rota designed to protect your work-life balance within a collaborative team.

• Career Progression: Continuous training and professional development opportunities tailored to your goals.

• Dedicated Support: Ongoing 1-on-1 guidance from a dedicated local consultancy team.

• Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn £300 for every friend or colleague you successfully refer, with no cap on earnings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children in residential settings with daily routines, appointments, family contact, and engaging activities.

• Build trust and positive relationships with young people using creative, trauma-informed approaches.

• Confidently de-escalate challenging behaviours to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

• Maintain accurate daily logs and incident reports to inform long-term care plans.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 6 months of paid UK care experience (residential child care experience strongly preferred).

• Skills: Strong de-escalation techniques and sound decision-making under pressure.

• Mindset: A calm, non-judgemental, and resilient approach when handling crisis situations.

• Compliance: An active DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one). PMVA training is highly desirable.

• Mobility: A full UK driver's license with business insurance is preferred to assist with community activities.

Next Steps Ready to empower young people across Manchester? Click Apply to submit your CV. A local consultant will contact you directly to discuss the position and answer any questions.

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