Specialist Support Worker in Leven

Join our specialist support worker team in Fife! Are you an experienced support worker or senior support worker passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people? Do you have experience supporting those in crisis? Randstad is looking for dedicated individuals like you to make a real difference in our community.Position: Specialist Support WorkerLocation: FifePay: Up to £20 per hourWhat can Randstad offer a specialist support worker? Competitive pay rates exceeding local standardsConsistent and predictable rolling rotaSupportive team environment for daily assistanceExcellent communication and support from the Randstad local specialist teamVarious pay options and opportunities for professional development training A successful specialist support worker will be responsible for:Dedicate your experience and skills to support a child or young personProvide day-to-day support including activities, appointments, and family contact (driver's licence and business insurance preferred)Engage and encourage children or young people to participate in activities and establish structureProvide accurate reports to support care plans and goals To be successful in your specialist support worker application, you will::Experience supporting children and young people in a residential settingConfidence to de-escalate situations and work with colleagues during heightened behavioursKnowledge of de-escalation techniques to ensure safetyAbility to make decisions and take action in challenging situationsStrong communication and judgement skillsCreativity in engaging and building trust with children and young peopleCommitment to maintaining personal and professional boundaries Your commitment:Be a consistent part of a team offering dedicated supportMaintain availability for the duration of support requiredTake time to gain insight into the child or young person through relevant reports and profilesPersonality traits we value:Calmness during crisis situationsConfidence in making prompt decisions based on experienceUnderstanding of trauma and its impact on behavioursNon-judgmental attitudeResilience in stressful situations and willingness to try new engagement strategiesObservant with heightened awareness levels to share insights with professionals Skills and Training:Driver's licence and business insurance preferredPVG or willing to support new applicationRegistered with relevant regulatory bodyPMVA trained or willing to undergo training What to expect next:Randstad offers excellent opportunities for professional development in the children's services sector across the UK. If you're ready to utilise your skills and experience in our specialist team, apply today! After applying, you'll receive a call and email from one of our dedicated consultants to discuss further steps towards this exciting opportunity.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