Childrens Support Worker - Floating Support

Prospero Health & Social Care - Leeds; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A health and social care provider is looking for experienced floating support workers for children in Kirklees. You will make a genuine difference in their lives, promoting independence and providing a stable environment. The role demands empathy and flexibility, with prior experience in support work or youth work being essential. The organization offers competitive pay and a supportive team culture. This position is not full-time and focuses on flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Flexible working patterns

Development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and be a role model for children.
• Face new challenges positively.
• Develop a successful home environment in accordance with care plans.

Skills

Experience in support work

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in children and young people (desired)

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Face new challenges with a can-do attitude and be 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 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 (desired but not essential)
• Social Care registered

Experience

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

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