Children's Residential Support Worker (Scottish Borders)

Make a Lasting Difference to Young Lives in the Scottish Borders

Are you a compassionate, experienced Residential Support Worker looking for a role that fits around your life?

At Randstad, we partner with leading children's residential homes across the Scottish Borders supporting young people with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. We're looking for dedicated care professionals who can jump right in, build positive connections, and offer high-quality care.

Why join us?

• Great Earning Potential: Up to £21.32 per hour.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Manage your own rota and choose shifts easily through our app.
• Dedicated Support: Guidance from your specialist Randstad consultant, plus help with SSSC registration.
• Career Growth: Access to industry-leading training and online modules.
• Extra Benefits: Staff discount scheme plus unlimited £££ "Refer a Friend" rewards.
• Quick Onboarding: Fast-track compliance so you can start working as soon as possible.

What the role involves:

• Providing nurturing, 24-hour support to young people overcoming early life trauma.
• Assisting with daily routines, educational trips, and fun community activities.
• Working collaboratively with existing staff teams while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Covering a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

What we look for:

• Hands-on experience supporting young people in a residential setting.
• Current PVG membership (or willingness to apply).
• SVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People / Health and Social Care (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Ready to get started?

Apply today and our Scottish Borders specialist will be in touch for an informal, confidential chat. Or give Rosie a direct call on [phone removed].

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,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,handling medication,non-judgemental,oral communication,organisational,passionate,patience,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc),resilient,show initiative,time management,tolerance,understanding,work well under pressure,written communication

qualifications

high school