Children And Young People's Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading educational support service in Sunderland is seeking a Children & Young People's Support Worker to provide vital support in residential settings and the community. The role offers competitive pay from £16.50 to £20 per hour, flexible shift options, and fully funded training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude, good communication skills, and preferably a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.

Benefits

Paid mileage reimbursement

Flexible working patterns

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring, professional, and non-judgmental attitude.
• Experience in social care or similar roles is advantageous.
• A valid DBS can be applied for.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines for young people.
• Building positive relationships.
• Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns.
• Managing challenging behaviors with confidence.

Skills

Caring attitude

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Emotional resilience

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

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: Sunderland

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.

You'll be:

• 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:

• 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

What you'll get in return:

• 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