Support Worker

TieTalent; Taunton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care recruitment is seeking dedicated support staff to assist children with learning disabilities and emotional challenges. The role involves providing both general and 1:1 support, engaging with the community, and helping young people lead fulfilling lives. Candidates should have relevant experience and training in a care environment. The position offers flexible shifts and ongoing agency cover.

Benefits

Free accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience in a support/care environment.
• Up-to-date mandatory training required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning disabilities and emotional issues.
• Provide 1:1 support and community engagement.

Skills

Experience in a support/care environment

Safeguarding training

Equality and Diversity

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3

Job description

This role involves supporting children with learning disabilities, emotional, and behavioural issues. Responsibilities include general support, 1:1 support, community engagement, and helping young people lead fulfilling lives.

Details

• Likely Duration: Ongoing agency cover
• Position end date: Ongoing
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full-time potential
• Pay Rate: GBP 12.83 - GBP 16.00 per hour
• Shifts: Day, Night, Weekend, Evening shifts

Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• Experience in a support/care environment
• Up-to-date mandatory training: Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Infection Prevention, Equality and Diversity, Autism training (free with Prospero)
• Safeguarding training is essential; available free through Prospero
• Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 (desirable but not essential)

Eligibility

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or willingness to apply for a new one
• Two professional care-related references

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Prospero Health and Social Care

• Acting as an employment agency in social care recruitment
• Registration required for employment
• Offers free, accredited professional development courses, including safeguarding and mandatory training
• In-house Training and Development Team