Support Worker

Prospero Health & Social Care - Leeds; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Mexborough seeks dedicated support workers to assist children and young adults. Candidates should have at least 12 months of paid experience in health and social care. The role involves providing compassionate care, promoting independence, and adapting to daily challenges. This rewarding position offers flexible working patterns and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Flexible working patterns

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months UK paid experience in health and social care.
• Previous experience in a support worker or care setting is required.
• Flexible for travel and able to work weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young adults based on individual care plans.
• Promote independence and provide positive role modeling.
• Adapt to daily challenges and deliver compassionate care.

Skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Client-centered care

Resilience

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in children and young people

Job description

Overview

Prospero Health and Social Care is actively seeking experienced staff to support Children and Young Adults in Sheffield and surrounding areas. Are you a dedicated and compassionate support worker looking to make a real difference in childrens lives? This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team committed to providing outstanding care and support for children in need. Every day is different and you will face new challenges. That is why 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

• Support children and young adults in line with local authority care plans and individual needs.
• Promote independence and act as a positive role model to help create a stable home environment.
• Adapt to daily challenges and provide compassionate, client-centered care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 12 months UK paid experience within the health and social care sector (working with children and young adults) (required).
• 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).
• Licence/Certification: 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.