Children And Young People's Support Worker

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

Job summary

A dedicated support services provider in the UK is seeking a Children & Young People's Support Worker in Morpeth. The role involves supporting young people within residential settings and the community, focusing on safety, stability, and quality care. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a caring attitude, and a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification. This position offers flexible shifts and competitive pay, along with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement

Flexible working pattern

Fully funded training opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring and professional attitude towards young people.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience in social care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Support daily routines including school runs and appointments.
• Manage personal care and household tasks as needed.

Skills

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Emotional resilience

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Why Join Us? Excellent pay - from £16.50 to £20 per hour. Paid mileage for every shift. Fully funded training (including a £500 TMVA course!). Flexible shift options - We can offer block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts). Opportunities to develop your skills with ongoing training and support.

Location: Morpeth

About the role: As a Children & Young People\'s Support Worker, you\'ll play a vital role in supporting young people within residential settings and the community. Working with at least 2:1 staffing ratio, you\'ll be ensuring safety, stability, and quality care always.

Responsibilities

• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Supporting daily routines (from school runs and appointments to bedtimes and activities).
• Encouraging independence and personal development.
• Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, and more).
• Helping manage money responsibly and keeping receipts.
• Identifying and reporting any safeguarding concerns.
• Supporting with personal care and household tasks when needed.
• Handling behaviour that challenges with patience, resilience, and confidence.

What we\'re looking for (Qualifications)

• A caring, professional, and non-judgemental attitude
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports
• Experience in social care or similar roles (advantageous but not essential)
• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred)
• A valid DBS (we can help you apply)
• A driver\'s licence is a bonus as locations vary

Benefits

• A rewarding career where every day is different
• The chance to make a lasting impact on a young person\'s life
• Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement
• Flexible working pattern to fit your lifestyle
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career

If you\'re ready to make a difference and want a role that\'s both challenging and incredibly rewarding, we\'d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and start your journey with us today