Children And Young People's Support Worker

Prospero Teaching Newcastle Health & Social Care; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking dedicated staff to work with children in residential settings, providing physical and emotional support. The role requires attention to detail and strong communication skills. Experience working with diverse needs is preferred. Competitive pay of £16.5+ per hour is offered along with training opportunities and assistance in obtaining necessary certifications.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

TMVA Training Course

Travel expenses

Online training for de-escalation

Block shift bookings available

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with various needs or disabilities.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior.
• DBS Certificate required; assistance provided to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with diverse needs.
• Complete care plans, risk assessments, and incident reporting.
• Provide emotional and physical support.
• Help with household and personal care tasks.
• Build relationships with service users to promote independence.
• Maintain professional relationships with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Emotional resilience

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Within this role you will be working with children in residential settings, as well as in the community. You will be working with a minimum staffing ratio of 2:1. This ensures the safety of a young service user, as well as protecting staff.

For this role, you will need to have good attention to detail, writing detailed daily notes. This will record things such as the service user's emotions, any interactions with colleagues/family members, conversations, food diaries and the daily routine of the service user. The role will require you to partake in activities with the young person and help to manage their money, ensuring receipts are kept for each transaction.

You will need to be able to identify and report any safeguarding issues that may arise in relation to the young person, as well as aiding in their development and keeping them on track. Within the role you will deal with behaviour that can challenge, as well as a range of mental, physical and learning disabilities, so experience in a similar would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with a range of different needs and/or dependencies
• Assisting with the completion of care plans, risk assessments, reviews and incident & accident reporting, as well as ensuring these documents are strictly adhered to by yourself and your colleagues
• Providing physical and emotional support to the children and young people, which may include helping with household tasks and personal care
• Contributing to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting learning, promoting independence and engaging in experiences and activities
• Building relationships with the children/young people and providing them with high levels of care and support
• Supporting with routines - from normal household routines such as waking up & bedtimes, attending education and attending appointments
• Maintaining professional relationships with clients, family and external healthcare professionals, and adhering to company policies and procedures

You will have

• Great problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet
• Emotional resilience
• High levels of professionalism and a non-judgemental attitude - regardless of the service user's needs
• Great attention to detail when completing notes and forms
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• DBS Certificate (we can help you acquire this)
• Drivers preferred as locations can be spread and varying
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or another relevant subject would be preferred

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Salary of £16.5+ Per Hour
• TMVA Training Course - worth £500! - to expand your skills and knowledge
• Travel expenses
• Online training to help assist you in the de-escalation of heightened situations
• We can offer block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts)

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