Children And Young People's Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in Hartlepool is seeking dedicated support workers to assist children in residential and community settings. Candidates will provide high-quality care and support, contributing to individual care plans and routines. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, emotional resilience, and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. Competitive salary starting at £16.5 per hour, with training opportunities provided.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

TMVA Training Course

Travel expenses

Online training for de-escalation skills

Block shift bookings available

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly.
• Emotional resilience to handle challenging situations.
• Professional attitude towards diverse service users.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with various needs.
• Assist in completing care plans and document adherence.
• Provide emotional and practical support for daily routines.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Emotional resilience

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Communication skills

DBS Certificate

Driving license

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

Essential skills and experience

• 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)