Support Worker

Prospero Health & Social Care - Bristol; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Residential Support Workers to assist children and young people with complex needs. This role involves providing essential support to help young individuals lead fulfilling lives, addressing their emotional and behavioral challenges. The position offers flexible shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. Candidates will benefit from ongoing training and professional development opportunities, ensuring they are well-equipped to make a positive impact in the lives of those they support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the care sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free accredited training courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is essential for this role.
• Mandatory training in various areas is required and can be completed for free.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning disabilities and emotional challenges.
• Provide general and 1:1 support in the community.

Skills

Experience in a support work/care environment

Safeguarding training

Food Hygiene

Health and Safety

Fire Safety

Infection Prevention

Equality and Diversity

Autism training

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3

Job description

Residential Support Worker (Children and Young People), Flexible Supply, Up to GBP16ph

Prospero Health & Social Care are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to support a range of services in Exeter and the surrounding area. This role offers the opportunity to support an incredibly valuable service covering with days and nights available.

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Support Worker to join a leading Care agency supporting children and young people with complex needs including emotional and behavioural challenges.

This role will include supporting children with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioural issues. Your duties will include general support, 1:1 support, support in the community and helping the young people live a fun and fulfilling life.

Likely Duration: Ongoing agency cover
Position end date: Ongoing
Contract type: Temporary
Full-time potential

Minimum rate of pay: GBP12.83 ph
Maximum rate of pay: GBP16.00 ph
Hours: Day shifts, Night Shifts, Weekend Shifts, Evening shifts

Support Worker Experience, Training and Qualifications:

1. Experience in a support work/care environment
2. Up-to-date mandatory training - Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Infection Prevention, Equality and Diversity, Autism training (all can be completed free with Prospero)
3. Safeguarding training is imperative; you can undertake a free course with Prospero Health and Social Care
4. Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 (desirable but not essential)

To be eligible for any support work with Prospero Health and Social Care you must:

1. Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
2. Possess an enhanced DBS certificate registered with online update service or be willing to process a new application.
3. Provide two professional care related references.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Health and Social Care is acting as an employment business/social care recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Health and Social Care in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Health and Social care is able to offer the successful candidate:

1. Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and other mandatory training
2. In-house Training and Development Team