Children and Young Person's Support Worker

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

Job summary

A children's support service is seeking a Children and Young People's Support Worker in North Tyneside. The role involves working with young individuals in residential settings, providing emotional and physical support while ensuring their safety. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and preferably a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. Competitive pay starts at GBP16.5+ per hour with training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

TMVA Training Course

Mileage expenses

Online training

Block shift bookings

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with various needs preferred.
• Ability to write detailed daily notes.
• Drivers preferred for varying locations.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with various needs.
• Assist in care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide physical and emotional support.
• Build relationships with children and families.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Emotional resilience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Tools

DBS Certificate

Job description

Overview

Children and Young People\'s Support Worker

Location: North Tyneside

Shifts: 8am-8pm Day / 8pm-8am Night / Respite shifts / 8am-11pm + Sleep In

Role summary

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. You will need good attention to detail and the ability to write detailed daily notes recording things such as the service user\'s emotions, interactions with colleagues/family members, conversations, food diaries and the daily routine of the service user. The role requires you to partake in activities with the young person and help to manage their money, ensuring receipts are kept for each transaction. You must identify and report safeguarding issues, aid in development, and support the young person in managing behaviours, including a range of mental, physical and learning disabilities (experience in a similar role would be advantageous).

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 adhered to by yourself and colleagues
• Providing physical and emotional support to the children and young people, including help 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 high levels of care and support
• Supporting routines — waking up, bedtimes, education attendance and appointments
• Maintaining professional relationships with clients, family and external healthcare professionals, and adhering to company policies and procedures

What 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 service user 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 GBP16.5+ per hour
• TMVA Training Course – worth GBP500! – to expand your skills and knowledge
• Mileage expenses
• Online training to help assist you in de-escalation of heightened situations
• Block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g., 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts)