Children's Support Worker

Child Support Worker

Earn up to £345 for a 24-Hour Long Day Sleep Shift/Block Bookings Available/Pay Rate: £15 - £18 per hour + Travel Expenses (45p per mile)

• 8am-8pm (Long Day)
• 8pm-8am (Waking Night)
• 8am-11pm + Attached Sleep In

We offer block shift bookings for Long Day Sleep shifts.

As a Child Support Worker, you will provide care and support to children in the community, working in a minimum 2:1 setting with young individuals aged 8-18.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the young service user.
• Maintain detailed records of the child's emotions, interactions with others, daily activities, and any communications, including food diaries and financial management (keeping receipts for transactions).
• Participate in activities with the young person and assist in managing their daily routines.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns to promote the young person's development.
• Work closely with the local authority and Prospero, maintaining a professional relationship.
• You will be supporting young people with challenging behaviour, a variety of mental health issues, and disabilities, so prior experience would be beneficial.

Training Provided: We offer comprehensive online training, including TMVA training, to equip you with the skills to de-escalate challenging situations.

• Supporting vulnerable children with mental health challenges and complex needs.
• Providing physical and emotional care, including assistance with daily tasks and personal care.
• Helping to implement individual care programmes that foster learning, independence, and personal development.
• Building positive relationships with the young person, ensuring they receive high-quality support.
• Assisting with daily routines, from getting out of bed to participating in external activities.
• Maintaining professional relationships with family members, external healthcare professionals, and adhering to company policies.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly in challenging situations.
• Emotional resilience and a compassionate, non-judgemental approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A DBS certificate (we can help you obtain this if needed).
• Drivers are preferred due to the varied locations of work.
• A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or a related field is preferred but not essential.

• A competitive salary starting at £15 per hour.
• TMVA Training Course (worth £500) to enhance your professional development.
• Travel expenses covered at 45p per mile.

If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people and have the necessary skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!