Children's Support Worker
Randstad · Penrith, North West
Children's Support Worker at Randstad, based in Penrith, North West, paying £15.35 - £16.88 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £15.35 - £16.88 per hour
- Location
- Penrith, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 17 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Support Worker
Bang in line with the market for support worker
Reference PR-1437966
About the role
We are seeking dedicated and experienced Residential Child Support Workers to join our team, providing essential support within various children's homes across the North West locality. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with emotional and behavioural needs, including challenging behaviours, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide dedicated support to children within residential settings, addressing their emotional and behavioural needs.
- Assist in managing challenging behaviours with a focus on safety and well-being.
- Contribute to a nurturing and stable environment for the children.
- Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Travel to various residential homes within the locality, up to an hour's travel time.
- Day Rate: £15.35 per hour
- Waking Night Rate: £16.88 per hour
- Sleep-in Rate: £63.04 flat rate
- Flexible working arrangements for day shifts with sleeps.
- Opportunities to work across diverse locations in Cumbria, including Penrith, Carlisle, Wigton, Kendal, and Workington.
- A supportive team environment committed to your professional development.
- Minimum of 6 months of UK experience in residential children's services.
- Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the update service.
- Valid mandatory training certificates.
- Professional references from the past 3 years of employment/academics.
- Unrestricted right to work in the UK.
- Ideally, a car driver, though not essential.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days and nights.
- Ability to travel up to 1 hour to homes around the locality.
- Eligibility to work full-time hours in the UK (no 20-hour restrictions).
Please note: We cannot accept applications from individuals holding a Skilled Worker/Student visa, as visa requirements may conflict with these hours.
To Apply:If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and meet the requirements, please click the 'Apply' button or email your CV to Sumaira in Randstad Care Team
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
Reference: PR-1437966 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 17 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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