Children Support Worker - Waking Nights/Sleeps

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

Job summary

A health and social care recruitment agency is looking for experienced support workers for waking nights for children in Leeds. The role emphasizes promoting independence and being a role model. Applicants should have at least 12 months of experience in health and social care, and flexibility around travel. This position offers excellent rates of pay and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Flexible working patterns

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector in the UK.
• Previous experience in a support worker, youth work is essential.
• Resilient and empathetic, committed to helping vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and provide support to children's care.
• Be a role model and help create a successful home environment.
• Face new challenges with a can-do attitude.

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 waking nights support for Children in the Leeds and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

Everyday is different and you will face new challenges, we need staff members with a can-do attitude, that 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.

Requirements

• 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector in the UK
• 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 (desired but not essential)
• Social Care registered

Experience

• Children and Young People Support: 1 year (required)

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

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