Residential Support Worker

Residential Children's Support Worker - Complex Care (Workington)

Are you a dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children? We are seeking compassionate and experienced Residential Children's Support Workers to join our team in supporting various residential homes within the North East locality. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to children with emotional and behavioral needs, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality support to children with emotional and behavioral needs, including those displaying challenging behaviors.
• Administer essential clinical care, including Medication, Cough Assist, Moving and Handling, Nebulizer, Nippy Ventilator, PEG, Suctioning, Catheter, and Stoma care.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children who have experienced trauma.
• Work a flexible schedule, including Days (08:00 - 20:00), Waking Nights (20:00 - 08:00).
• Travel to various residential homes across the West Cumbria locality (up to a 1-hour commute).

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working specifically within Residential Children's Homes.
• Demonstrable experience supporting children who have experienced trauma.
• Strong commitment to delivering complex clinical care (training/competency in Medication, PEG, Suctioning, etc., is required).
• Full right to work in the UK (no 20-hour restrictions).
• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts.
• A valid driving license is preferred for this role to facilitate travel between locations.
• Due to the nature of the client's requirements, female candidates are preferred for this position.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation: £15.35/hour for Day shifts, £16.88/hour for Waking Nights, and a flat rate of £63.04 per Sleep-in.
• The opportunity to work in a variety of residential settings, gaining diverse experience.
• A supportive team environment dedicated to child welfare.

About Randstad:

We are a professional care provider supporting children across the North East. We pride ourselves on placing skilled, empathetic workers in environments where they can provide stability and support to children with complex needs. Our mission is to ensure every child receives the specialized care they deserve, delivered with kindness and professionalism.

To Apply:

If you meet the requirements and are ready to contribute to our mission, please submit your application to Ankita at

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