Family Support Worker

Job Title: Family Support Worker

Company: Prospero Health and Social Care

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dealing with young people with medium to high-risk support.
• Good knowledge of social services
• Delivering practical and emotional care to individuals, empowering them to lead a normal life as possible.
• Availability for work on bank holidays and occasional weekends.
• Active involvement in implementing individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• Maintaining effective communication and connections with service users, families, and others, always respecting confidentiality.
• Assisting service users with meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and washing.

Qualifications & Requirements: The client operates under Ofsted regulations, and all successful applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 3 years' experience working with children/young people.
• Possession of an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience within SEN schools or learning behavioural mentors welcome
• Ability to work flexibly, including early shifts, late shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.
• A willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure or already having one in place if successful.
• Prior experience working with children and young people in similar diagnosis or settings.
• Obtainable references covering a span of 3 years.

Prospero Health & Social Care is seeking Support Workers to collaborate with young people and adults facing learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviour.

We offer a variety of shifts, including long days, waking-nights, and sleep-ins etc

About the Service:

• Our services encompass supported living units, residential settings, and one-on-one support.
• We provide support to adults dealing with a range of learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and challenging behaviour.
• As a professional and well-organised company, we offer opportunities for career advancement.

To Apply for the Role:

• Possess the legal right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date DBS registration on the update service or be willing to undergo a DBS check through Prospero.
• Capable of providing references covering the last 3 years.
• Submit a CV detailing all job and education dates.
• Possess at least one year of recent experience in a care setting involving learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, and autism.
• Preferably Restraint Trained (We can provide training if not)

Benefits of joining Prospero Health and Social Care:

• Weekly payroll
• Excellent pay rates
• Free training

If you are looking for extra hours, consistent hours with flexibility or looking to try something new please get in touch today!

For further information please contact Marian at Prospero Health & Social Care on to discuss the position further.