Childrens Support Worker - Waking Nights

Prospero Health & Social Care - Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and social care organization in the Leeds area is seeking experienced staff for waking nights support for children. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in the health and social care sector and be passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's lives. The role offers excellent pay and flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Flexible working patterns

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector.
• Previous experience in a support worker or youth work is essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and serve as a role model.
• Support children in achieving a successful home environment.
• Assist in the implementation of 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 waking nights support for Children 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.

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
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Experience

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

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 lives, we encourage you to apply.

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