Child and Young Adult Support Workers - Hull
Prospero Health and Social Care are looking for enthusiastic Children and Young Adult Support Workers to join our team. This role is suitable for someone with experience working with children and young adults, challenging behaviours, and mental health.
Job Description
The role of the Children and Young Adult Support Worker is to work directly with children and young adults with a diverse range of needs, including learning difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, and complex challenging behaviours. You will work in various settings, including the child's home, health and social care settings, and the community. You will support the individual's needs by providing physical and emotional support. You will also manage wellbeing and behaviour, assist with care plans, conduct risk assessments, and report incidents and accidents. Maintaining professional relationships with clients, families, and external health care professionals at all times is essential.
We need you to:
1. Be able to adapt and act accordingly to situations.
2. Maintain a high level of patience and emotional resilience.
3. Be non-judgmental regardless of a person's needs and behaviours.
4. Able to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging situations.
5. Have experience working in a similar setting.
To be considered for this role you will need:
1. At least 12 months work experience with children and young people with mental health issues and complex needs in the UK - essential.
2. 3 years of references without gaps - essential.
3. An overseas police check if required.
4. A full driver's licence - preferable.
5. An enhanced DBS check on the update service as well as a clean criminal record.
6. Qualifications in a relevant subject to health and social care are preferable but not essential.
What we offer you:
1. Flexible working hours that suit your lifestyle.
2. Fantastic rates of pay.
3. Enhanced pay rates during bank holidays.
4. Ongoing in-house training/online training and career development.
5. Refer a friend scheme.
Job Type: Full Time, Part-time, Temporary Contract
Salary: £13 to £17 per hour depending on experience
Job Info
Job Title: Child and Young Adult Support Workers - Hull
Company: CV-Library
Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Posted:
Closes: Jan 10th 2025
Sector: Social Care
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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