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Child Support Worker

Prospero Health & Social Care
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG190LT, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • This role is based in the Mansfield area, focusing on enhancing the lives of young people through residential services.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in children's social care or a transferable skill role, with a child-centred approach to care.
  • The position requires a full UK driving license, NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care/Children and Young People, and a basic understanding of children's human rights and safeguarding.
  • Pay rates are £17.50 per hour for long days and waking nights, and £13.50 for sleep-ins, with flexible hours available.
  • The role involves supporting children and young adults aged 0-18 with complex needs, and a minimum of one year of relevant experience is desirable.

You will be working in and around the Mansfield area in the residential service that is passionate about making changes and enhancing young peoples lives. This role will involve caring for these often-vulnerable individuals, assisting them with day-to-day tasks, and supporting them as and when required, providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals.

You will support children and young people in developing their living skills and access education / therapy, promote positive behaviour and helping individuals to manage their emotions and behaviours effectively, and help build positive relationships with the individuals themselves, their families and other professionals working in care.

Requirements for the role:

  • Child-centred approach to care
  • Previous experience within children social care or transferable skill role is desirable.
  • Full UK driving licence (preferred)
  • NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care/Children and young people
  • Basic understanding of children's human rights and safeguarding is essential.

What the role will include:

  • Supporting children and young adults between the ages of 0-18 years old with complex needs/or behavioural and emotional disorders.
  • To safeguard and support the well-being of the children and young adults.
  • Adhering to strict health and safety practice to ensure the welfare of the children and young people
  • Building a good rapport with the children and young adults as well as their families
  • Writing accurate and detailed reports
  • Keeping up to date with the childrens and young peoples care plans and risk assessments
  • Adopting a child-centred approach to provide the best care to children and young people with complex health / emotional needs

Hours available:

  • Long days (8am - 8pm)
  • Waking nights (8pm - 8am)
  • Sleep ins (8pm - 8am)
  • Long day sleeps (8am - 8am)

Pay rates:

  • £17.50 an hour (long days + waking nights)
  • £13.50 sleep ins

Benefits:

  • Mileage paid for own vehicle if Business Insurance is provided and in place.
  • Free mandatory online training as part of our compliance process.
  • Practical training provided free if applicable for placement including the Team Teach certificate
  • 24/7 contact available from on-call Consultants through day and night
  • Weekly pay.
  • Work to fit around your requirements and lifestyle

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.