Young Person Support Worker

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We are looking for Young Person Support Workers to join the Prospero Health and Social Care team in Swindon. At Prospero Health and Social Care, a work-finding service, we provide cover to a range of Local Authorities to Residential Homes and 16 + Services accross the South West. We are looking for Support Worker who have strong behaviour management skills and are passionate about providing person centred care, and enjoy cooking, and arts and crafts, cooking and promoting independence in the Swindon and Wiltshire area.

Prospero Health and Social Care require at least 6 months experience in the health and social care sector. Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer term cover.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location - Various locations across Swindon and Wiltshire (Consistant work at services available)
Position - Support Worker/Young Person Support Worker
Type of work - Support Worker - ad hoc bookings, potential to extend, Temp to Perm
Start date - ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration - ad hoc bookings, with the potential for extension depending on the client
End date (if applicable) - N/A
Contract type - Temporary or Temp to Perm
Full time/part time - Part time and full time depending on client needs
Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP12.83 per hour on a PAYE basis Minimum rate of GBP14.30 per hour on a Umbrella basis
Hours - Shift work
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Care certificate
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care; NVQ 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
At least 6 months working in UK Health and Social Care
Up to date Care training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child and adults barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional care related references that cover the last three years
OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Alternatively, please give me a call on , and ask to speak to Isla.

Prospero Health and Social Care is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Health and Social Care in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Health and Social Care is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and PMVA/Team Teach
Compliance documentation required to be successful for the role

Good Luck with your job Searches!

Required skills

  • "Support Worker" OR "Challenging Behaviour" OR "RSW" OR "Residential Support" OR "Children and Young People" Or "Youth Worker"

Application questions

Do you have six months recent experience working in the UK in the health and social care sector?
Do you drive?

Reference: 52452356

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