Children's Support Worker - Bury

Prospero Health & Social Care - Manchester; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a Support Worker for bank and temporary roles to assist vulnerable children and young people. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications. Flexible hours include day and night shifts. A DBS check is essential, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Full right to work in the UK - no sponsorship or skilled visas required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Must have Child and Adult DBS registered to the update service.

Responsibilities

• Help children and young people through turbulent times, ensuring their safety.
• Support individuals facing self-harm, challenging behavior, and family issues.

Skills

Supporting vulnerable children

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Qualification in Children and Young People or Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Role: Support Worker - Bank and Temp Roles

Pay rate: GBP16.00-GBP18.00 per hour

Prospero Health and Social Care have a range of children support work roles available within and around the Greater Manchester areas. The roles are supporting vulnerable children and young people in crisis.

Role details

Hours are flexible and you can work around your own timetable. The hours available for the roles include:

• Day shift (12 hours)
• Waking night shift (12 hours)

Responsibilities

• You will be helping children and young people through turbulent times in their lives, offering support while keeping them safe.
• You may be working with:
• Self Harm
• Challenging behaviour
• Low mental health
• Family complexities
• Substance mis-use

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full right to work in the UK - no sponsorship or skilled visas.
• Qualification in Children and Young People or Health and Social Care preferred.
• Must have previous experience in a similar role with 1 year minimum UK experience.
• Child and Adult DBS registered to the update service, or willingness to obtain a new one.
• References covering the last 3 years of employment.

Please submit your interest and one of our team will be in touch if your suitability matches

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