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Care Home Support Worker - £21 p/h

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Randstad

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Dunfermline

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience supporting individuals in crisis, de-escalation skills, decision-making in challenges, record keeping, and strong communication while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • You will support daily activities, foster engagement, assist with appointments and family contacts, develop care plans through reporting, and ensure the safety and well-being of individuals.

Requirements

  • Have you got experience supporting young people or adults in crisis?
  • Ideally you will have a driver's license and business insurance
  • Supporting adults / young people in a residential setting
  • Confidence to work with colleagues at times of heightened behaviours to de-escalate situations
  • Experience of using de-escalation techniques to keep children and young people safe
  • Experience making decisions and taking action in challenging situations
  • An understanding of detailed and accurate daily record keeping, incident reporting
  • Be creative when engaging and establishing trust with children and young people
  • Demonstrate sound communication and judgement
  • Clarity over protecting personal and professional boundaries at all times

Responsibilities

  • providing day to day support relating to activities, appointments, family contact and much more ideally you will have a driver's license and business insurance
  • being busy engaging and encouraging the young adult to take part in activities and form structure
  • providing accurate reports and information to support the development of care plans and goals
  • playing a critical role in the safety and well being of the person(s)

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the Care Home Support Worker position?

The pay rate for the Care Home Support Worker position is £14-16 per hour.

Is a driver's license required for this role?

Yes, having a driver's license and business insurance is ideally required for this role.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?

Applicants should have experience supporting young people or adults in a residential setting, particularly those in crisis.

What kind of support will I provide in this role?

In this role, you will provide day-to-day support relating to activities, appointments, family contact, and help engage and encourage young adults to participate in structured activities.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will be working with a supportive and close-knit specialist team, providing high-level support to vulnerable individuals.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there are opportunities for training and professional development within both adult and children’s services sectors.

What kind of behavior management experience is needed?

Experience using de-escalation techniques to keep children and young people safe and the ability to work with colleagues during heightened behaviors is needed.

How will I be supported in this role?

You will receive excellent communication and support from your Randstad local specialist team.

What should I do if I want to apply for this position?

If you want to apply for this position, please submit your application, and after applying, you will receive a call and email from one of our dedicated consultants for further communication.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

Randstad Care acts as an employment business for temporary staff and as an employment agency for introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.

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Mission & Purpose

Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, providing staffing, recruitment, and workforce solutions to companies and job seekers. Their mission is to support people and organisations in realising their true potential by combining technology and human insight. Randstad aims to create meaningful employment opportunities and drive business success through tailored HR solutions that meet the evolving needs of the modern workforce.