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Posted 21 July, 2026

Support Worker

Randstad Care
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in a young person's life?

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We are seeking dedicated and empathetic Support Workers to join our team. Our supported living service provides a safe, nurturing environment for young people aged 16 - 18 as they navigate the crucial transition into adulthood.

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We don't just provide a roof over their heads, we equip them with the tangible life skills they need to thrive.

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What You Will Do:\n
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    Prioritise Safety & Wellbeing: Ensure the physical and emotional safety of our young people remains paramount during this transition period.

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    Build Independence: Mentor residents in developing everyday life skills (cooking, budgeting, managing appointments).

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    Support Pathways: Help young people engage with our unique apprenticeship and trade skill programmes to prepare them for independent living.

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    Be a Trusted Adult: Provide a listening ear, set positive boundaries, and act as a reliable role model.

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Shift Patterns Available:\n

We offer flexible shift patterns to fit your lifestyle, though flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service:

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    Early: 08:00 - 16:00

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    Late: 12:00 - 20:00

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    Waking Nights: 20:00 - 08:00

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What We Are Looking For:\n
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    A resilient, patient, and empathetic nature with a passion for supporting young people.

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    Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle challenging situations calmly.

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    Prior experience in health and social care, youth work, or supported living is a plus, but a great attitude and values-driven approach are most important.

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Benefits of working with Randstad

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  • Dedicated Consultants with experience in education
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  • Recommend a friend bonus worth up to £300
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  • online training
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  • DBS and application support
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  • Free parking
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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.

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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.