Children And Young People's Support Worker

Prospero Teaching Newcastle Health & Social Care; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in the UK seeks dedicated individuals to work with children in residential settings and the community. The role offers a competitive salary of £15+ per hour, training opportunities including TMVA, and support for personal care and emotional resilience. Candidates should possess problem-solving skills and ideally hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Travel expenses paid

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Great problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.
• High levels of professionalism and a non-judgemental attitude.
• DBS Certificate (can help acquire this).

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with a range of different needs.
• Assist with the completion of care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide physical and emotional support to children and young people.

Skills

Problem-solving

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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.

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 £15+ Per Hour
• TMVA Training Course - worth £500! - to expand your skills and knowledge
• Travel expenses paid at 45p Per Mile
• Online training + TMVA 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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