Child Support Worker

3 days ago


Durham, United Kingdom Prospero Health & Social Care Full time

Child Support Worker

Pay Rate: £15+ Per Hour

Location: Durham

Shift Patterns/Hours (**Immediate Start Available**):
8am-8pm Long Day
8pm-8am Waking Night
8am-11pm Attached Sleep In

Are you a caring individual who loves to work with young people to support and benefit their lives? Do you want to make a lasting impact on the lives of young service users? This could be the perfect role for you

Prospero Health and Social Care are proud to be recruiting Child Support Workers in Durham, providing the best residential and health care to vulnerable children.

This is a company for people who want to make a difference.

The role will include working in a variety of settings, including the service user's home, in supported living services, care homes, and out in the community.

The responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

- Taking care of vulnerable difficult children, with different types of mental health issues,
- Assisting with the completion of care plans, risk assessments, reviews and incident & accident reporting,
- Providing physical and emotional support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care,
- Contributing to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting learning, independence and experiences,
- Managing wellbeing and behaviours, ensuring significant behavioural or physical occurrences are addressed and managed accordingly,
- Dealing with a range of mental health issues and providing support and help at all times,
- Building relationships with the children and providing high levels of care and support,
- Supporting routines, from normal household routines like waking up and getting out of bed, to activities outside,
- Maintaining professional relationships with clients, family and external healthcare professionals, and adhering to company policies and procedures.

The Skills You Need:

- Great problem solving skills, the ability to think on your feet
- Emotional resilience,
- High levels of professionalism and a non-judgemental attitude - regardless of the service user's needs,
- Experience as a child support worker, working with vulnerable children with a variety of needs,
- Good written and verbal communication skills,
- 6 Months' Relevant Work Experience,
- 3 Years' Referenceable Employment History,
- DBS Certificate (we can help you acquire this),
- Drivers preferred as locations can be spread and varying,

What We Can Offer You:

- Competitive Salary of £15+ Per Hour
- Various training courses to expand your skills (TMVA, MEDS, etc.)
- Travel and accommodation expenses paid where applicable



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