Children Support Worker - Floating Support

Prospero Health & Social Care - Leeds; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider is recruiting experienced staff for floating support for children in Rotherham. The role involves providing a supportive environment, promoting independence, and working closely in line with local authority care plans. Candidates with a year of experience in youth work or support roles are encouraged to apply, particularly those with flexibility and a passion for helping young people. Flexible working patterns are offered.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector.
• Previous experience in a support worker or youth work is essential.
• Able to work flexibly with good availability.

Responsibilities

• Face new challenges and maintain a can-do attitude.
• Promote independence and provide a supportive home environment.
• Work in line with local authority care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in children and young people

Job description

Overview

Prospero Health and Social Care is currently recruiting experienced staff for floating support for Children in Rotherham.

Responsibilities

Everyday is different and you will face new challenges. You will need a can-do attitude, be willing to go above and beyond for the children in your care to better their lives, promote independence, be a role model and achieve a successful home environment for them to live in, in line with local authority care plans.

Requirements

• 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector
• Previous experience in a support worker, youth work is essential
• Flexible around travel arrangements
• Able to work flexibly (good availability)
• Resilient and empathetic, with a strong commitment to helping vulnerable young people
• NVQ Level 3 in children and young people (desirable but not essential)
• Social Care registered

Experience

• Children and Young People Support: 1 year (required)
• Previous experience taking children into community

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred) - having business insurance is a plus

Work Location

In person

Why apply?

• Excellent rate of pay
• A rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to young people
• Flexible working patterns to suit a balanced lifestyle
• Join a passionate, supportive team with development opportunities

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's lives, we encourage you to apply.

We are not currently offering full time positions - please apply if you are looking for flexible work