Mother And Baby Hospital Support - Support Worker

Prospero Health & Social Care - Leeds; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care provider in Wakefield is seeking experienced staff to support mothers and babies in hospitals. This rewarding role requires a can-do attitude and experience in health and social care, particularly with children. Flexible working patterns are available to help maintain a balanced lifestyle. Candidates must be resilient and empathetic, with a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Flexible working patterns

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of paid experience within health and social care.
• Strong commitment to helping vulnerable people.
• Good availability including weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support mothers and babies in hospitals.
• Ensure personal care for babies is provided correctly.
• Take notes and supervise support work.

Skills

Experience in support work

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in children and young people

Job description

Job Overview

Prospero Health and Social Care is currently recruiting experienced staff to support mothers and babies in hospitals in the Wakefield area. 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.

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

Requirements

• 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector
• Previous experience in a support worker, youth work is essential - experience with babies is a plus
• 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 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 with personal care for babies (you will not be providing personal care to babies, however you will need to make sure it is being provided properly while you are on duty)
• Previous experience in notes taking and supervision

Licence / Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location

In person