Children's Mental Health Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children?

We're looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team of Children's Support Workers across residential homes in the North East!

If you're seeking a rewarding role where you can provide a nurturing environment for children facing various challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Randstad is seeking passionate individuals to join our team of Children's Support Workers in the North East.

North East (Gateshead, Sunderland, Newcastle, Durham)

Children's Residential Support

As a Children's Support Worker, you will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children with diverse needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, autism, and learning disabilities. You will assist in developing essential life skills, implement care plans, and foster overall well-being, while upholding the highest standards of care and safeguarding.

Full-time (minimum 3 shifts per week)

• Essential experience in Residential Children's Homes.
• Experience supporting children with childhood trauma.
• Strong childcare experience.
• Knowledge of child protection and behaviour management.

• Valid full driving licence and a reliable vehicle.
• Flexibility to travel up to an hour to specified locations.
• Availability for day and night shifts.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates, PMVA training, and an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service.
• Ability to provide employment references covering the last 3 years.
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

We are actively seeking qualified candidates to expedite the hiring process. We encourage you to apply promptly to express your interest. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! ?

If you'd like to find out more about Agency Shifts, Please email Sumaira Khan in the Randstad Care team at

P.S. We're unable to accept applications from individuals with a Student or Skilled Worker visa, as the visa requirements may conflict with the minimum hours.

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.