Childrens Support Worker INDLEEHSC

Prospero Health & Social Care - Leeds; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wakefield is seeking experienced staff to support children and young adults. You will help them achieve independence and create a positive environment in line with care plans. The role requires flexibility and commitment. Ideal candidates will have experience in health and social care, particularly with young people, and the ability to work in various settings. This is a rewarding position making a real difference in lives.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Flexible working patterns

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 12 months UK paid experience within the health and social care sector (working with children and young adults)
• Previous experience in a support worker, youth work, or care setting
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support children and young adults in their everyday challenges
• Promote independence and be a role model
• Achieve a successful home environment in line with care plans

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People

Job description

Overview

Prospero Health and Social Care are actively seeking experienced staff to support Children and Young Adults in Wakefield and surrounding areas.

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.

Responsibilities

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Requirements

• 12 months UK paid experience within the health and social care sector (working with children and young adults)
• Previous experience in a support worker, youth work, or care setting
• Flexible around travel arrangements
• Able to work flexibly, including weekends and night shifts when required
• 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)
• 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 childrens lives, we encourage you to apply.

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