Children's support worker

Prospero Health & Social Care - Liverpool; Menai Bridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Health & Social Care - Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for opportunities in Menai Bridge. You will provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, assisting with personal care, daily activities, medication management and social engagement to help clients live independently.

The role requires previous care or support work experience, a compassionate and patient nature, excellent communication, and the ability to work flexibly.

Qualifications

• Previous care or support work experience.
• Compassionate, patient and empathetic.
• Excellent communication and rapport with clients.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to individuals with varying needs.
• Assist with personal care, daily activities and medication management.
• Support social engagement to promote independence.
• Tailor support to each individual's requirements.

Skills

Care experience

Compassionate

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team player

DBS check

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 childcare or equivalent

Job description

Job Title : Support Worker

Location : Menai Bridge

Pay Rate : GBP 16 - GBP 20 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 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 Ewillingness to apply for one)
• Full UK driving licence

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

• 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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