Family Support Worker/Maidstone, Kent/GBP15-18P/H

Health & Social Care; Lenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible temporary assignments

Make a real difference in children’s/’

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prospero Health and Social Care seeks Experienced Children\'s Support Workers in Kent (Maidstone, Chatham, Sittingbourne) for flexible, temporary assignments. You will support vulnerable children and work with families, schools and health professionals to promote resilience and positive outcomes.

Role requires safeguarding knowledge, 6+ months of relevant experience, and strong communication. Competitive hourly rates are offered with flexible placements across settings.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working with children and young people in a support role.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection understanding.
• Ability to work flexibly across different settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable children and young people to build resilience and develop positive coping strategies.
• Collaborate with families, schools, social workers and healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes.
• Provide consistent, person-centred support in line with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding

Flexible across settings

Communication skills

Job description

Children's Support Workers

Location: Kent: (Maidstone, Chatham, Sittingbourne)

Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

About Us:

Prospero Health and Social Care is a trusted provider of staffing solutions across the UK, with extensive experience in the health and social care sector. We are currently seeking experienced Children's Support Workers to join our team in Kent.

Role Overview:

As a Children's Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable children and young people, helping them build resilience and develop positive coping strategies. You will work closely with families, schools, social workers, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for service users. This is a flexible role ideal for professionals committed to delivering high-quality support to children and families in need.

Requirements:

• At least 6 months experience working with children and young people in a support role
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles
• Ability to work flexibly across different settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Please note: We cannot offer employment for sponsorship or Skilled Worker visas for this role

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rates (£15 ph - £18 ph)
• Flexible temporary assignments
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families