Children And Young People's Support Worker

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

Job summary

A health and social care company is looking for individuals to support children in Redcar. Responsibilities include providing care, assisting with care plans, and helping with day-to-day routines. Candidates should have problem-solving skills, emotional resilience, and preferably a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. Competitive pay and training opportunities are offered, with various shift patterns available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

TMVA Training Course

Travel expenses

Online training

Qualifications

• Ability to think on your feet is essential.
• DBS Certificate is needed (can be assisted to acquire).
• Drivers preferred due to varying locations.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with diverse needs.
• Assist in care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide physical and emotional support.
• Implement individual programmes and promote independence.
• Build relationships with children and provide high care.
• Support with daily routines and appointments.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Emotional resilience

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Pay Rate: £16.50-£20 Per Hour + Mileage paid on shift
Location: Redcar
Shift patterns: 8am-8pm Day / 8pm-8am Night / Respite shifts / 8am-11pm + Sleep In

About the role

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, and 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
• Block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts)