Support Worker - Children & Families (Cambridgeshire) Make a significant impact by supporting young people and families in Cambridgeshire. We are partnered with a dedicated organization committed to providing exceptional care for those facing crisis, trauma, or complex needs. This role is specifically for those with a heart for children's residential and family services, offering the flexibility of agency shifts with the reward of making a real difference. The Role & Responsibilities As a Support Worker, you will be instrumental in delivering essential support for bespoke care packages. You will play a vital role in supporting families within their homes and the wider community. Youth Focus: Provide specialized support for young people experiencing crisis or trauma. Behavioral Support: Confidently manage challenging behaviors with empathy and professional restraint techniques. Community Based: Work directly within families' homes and local Cambridgeshire communities. Safeguarding: Maintain rigorous safeguarding protocols at all times to ensure the safety of minors and vulnerable adults. Adapt to various shift patterns, including short days, long days, and waking nights. Eligibility & Requirements Please Note: Due to the shift requirements (minimum 2 shifts per week), we cannot accept Student or Skilled Worker visas. Experience: Minimum 6 months of UK experience in children's residential home services or family support. Enhanced Child & Adult DBS (on the Update Service) is essential. Training: Valid Mandatory Training and PMVA/Restraint certificates are required. While not mandatory, a relevant childcare or social work qualification is a major plus.

If you are passionate about child protection and behavior support, this role offers the perfect balance of professional growth and a flexible schedule within a supportive team environment.

To find out more about these agency shifts, please email Sumaira Khan in the 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?