Children and Young People's Support Workers in Newcastle wanted for an immediate start Why join Major Healthcare? Major Health care North East, a rapidly growing division of Major Recruitment (est. 1992) are a national leading health and social care agency specialising in the provision of professional temporary and permanent health care staff. We enable you to use your experience in a wide variety of settings across the Northeast supporting those who are most vulnerable, while maintaining the flexibility of working in line with your availability. As a Children and Young Person's Support Worker you will be expected to deliver a high standard of support across various settings; supported by a team of health care professionals, empower service users to maintain as much independence as possible, and ensure all daily living activities are met to the highest standard of person-centred care. We supply Children's Support Workers to a range of clients, in settings including; residential, educational, independent living, mental health, community and specialist units. Your main duties will include: Working as part of a team of Child and Adolescent Support Workers to deliver excellent standards of person-centred care Develop positive relationships with other professionals, clients, and most importantly; the service users Act professionally and responsibly on shift, alongside the management team of the services Carry out all practical duties as required by services, ensuring everybody is treated with respect and dignity Report any concerns to management within the service Have confidence in carrying our personal care requirements Have confidence dealing with complex needs and challenging behaviours Person Specification: 6-12 months minimum experience working with Children and Young People in the health and social care sector An NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or Children and Young Person's Health and Social Care Be reliable and professional Have experience in working with complex needs and challenging behaviours Preferably hold a current, transferable DBS (registered on the update service) Approach employment as a Children and Young Person's Support Worker in a 'hands-on' way and be willing to work as team Preferably hold a clear driving licence, with access to a vehicle What can Major Healthcare offer you? Flexible hours to fit in with your lifestyle and commitments Holiday accrual Free training/refresher training Opportunities for career progression To apply for this role, or to express interest in joining Major Healthcare in another role - click below now INDGA