Children Support Worker - Floating Support

Prospero Health & Social Care - Leeds; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health and social care organization is looking for experienced support staff to work with children in Sheffield. This rewarding role involves providing floating support, promoting independence, and acting as a positive role model for young people. Candidates should possess prior experience in the sector and the ability to work flexibly, including weekends and night shifts. Strong commitment and empathy for vulnerable children are essential.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Flexible working patterns

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have 12 months of paid experience in health and social care.
• Experience in youth work or as a support worker is essential.
• Resilient and empathetic with a commitment to helping vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide floating support to children and young people.
• Promote independence and serve as a positive role model.
• Contribute to a stable and supportive home environment.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in children and young people

Job description

Overview

Prospero Health and Social Care is recruiting experienced staff for floating supports for Children in the Sheffield and surrounding areas. Everyday is different and you will face new challenges. We need staff with a can-do attitude who are willing to go above and beyond for the children in their care to better their lives, promoting independence, being a role model and achieving a successful home environment for them to live, in line with local authority care plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide floating support to Children and Young People in line with local authority care plans
• Promote independence and act as a positive role model
• Contribute to a stable and supportive home environment for children

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, including weekends and night shifts when required (good availability)
• Resilient and empathetic, with a strong commitment to helping vulnerable young people
• NVQ Level 3 in children and young people (desired but not essential)
• Social Care registered

Experience

• Children and Young People Support: 1 year (required)
• Experience with children in community settings

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)

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

Notes

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

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