Support Worker - Prospero Health & Social Care : Job Details

You will be working in the Cardiff location 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
• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care/Children and young people
• Basic understanding of children's human rights and safeguarding is essential.
• Social Care Wales registered

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:

• £12.50 - £16.50 an hour

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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