Children's Support Worker

Prospero Health & Social Care - Liverpool; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Health & Social Care is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team in Crewe. You will provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, helping them live independently while safeguarding dignity and choice.

The role involves personal care, daily activities, medication support, and social engagement, with flexible shifts and a collaborative team environment. Previous care experience and an Enhanced DBS are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or support work.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent (desirable not essential).
• References covering the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, ensuring they can live fulfilling and independent lives.
• Assist with personal care, daily activities, medication management, and social engagement, tailored to each individual's requirements.
• Offer practical support and emotional encouragement to help clients achieve personal goals.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent

Level 3 Health & Social care qualification

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker

Area : Crewe

Pay Rate: GBP16 - GBP20 per hour

Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible Shifts

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in the your area. If you are someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, rewarding environment and has a desire to empower individuals to live independently, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, ensuring they have the opportunity to live fulfilling and independent lives. You will assist with personal care, daily activities, medication management, and social engagement, tailored to each individuals requirements. Your role will involve both practical support and emotional encouragement, helping clients achieve their personal goals.

What Were Looking For:

• Previous experience in care or support work.
• A compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine interest in supporting people.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of clients.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a team player.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)
• Level 3 Health & Social care qualification

The people involved in these placements can have a range of needs, including:

• Challenging & aggressive behaviour
• Learning disability
• Autistic Spectrum Condition
• ADHD
• Personality Disorder
• Self-Injury
• M.H diagnosis
• Victims of the range of abuses
• Inappropriate behaviours

Criteria for these roles are:

• Child and Adult DBS - on the update service
• Previous Experience in a similar role
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent (desirable not essential)
• References covering the last 3 years

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