Support Worker - Children and Young people
Full-time
Others
North East England, UK, England
1 week ago
As a Children and Young Person's Support Worker you will be expected to deliver a high standard of support across various set.....
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
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