Children's Support Worker

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

Job summary

Prospero Health & Social Care - Liverpool is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team in Manchester area. You will provide personal care, assist with daily activities and support clients to live independently.

The role involves medication management and promoting social engagement, with a compassionate, flexible, team-oriented approach. Applicants should have care or support experience, strong communication skills, and be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or support work.
• Compassionate and patient nature.
• Excellent communication skills and rapport-building ability.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs.
• Positive, proactive attitude and a team player.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply).
• Level 3 Health & Social care qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily activities.
• Assist with medication management and monitoring.
• Support social engagement and independent living.
• Tailor support to individual needs and goals.
• Offer emotional encouragement and reassurance to clients.

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

DBS check

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker
Area : Manchester
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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