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Child Support Worker
Location: Leicester, East Midlands
Pay Rate: 14.00 - 22.00 per hour (DOE & shift complexity)
Contract Type: Temporary | Permanent | Temp to Perm
Shifts Available: Days | Nights | Weekends
About Us
Prospero Health & Social Care is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to connecting compassionate and skilled professionals with rewarding roles across the social care sector.
We are currently recruiting Child Support Workers to support vulnerable children and young people across a variety of settings, including supported living, crisis intervention services, and community-based support.
The Role - Duties & Responsibilities
As a Child Support worker, you will assist individuals with:
Emotional and behavioural difficulties
Learning disabilities
Mental Health Challenges
Complex family backgrounds or safeguarding concerns
Your role will involve providing tailored care, building trusted relationships with young people, promoting independence and life skills, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment and working closely with social workers, families, and external professionals.
Essential Requirements:
- Right to Work in the UK
- A valid Enhanced (Adult & Child) DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply for one
- A minimum of 6 months UK-based care experience
- Able to provide 2 professional care-related references
- Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting others
- Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Residential Childcare or Health and Social Care (desirable)
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay rates
- Flexible shifts tailored to your availability
- Free, accredited continued professional development
- A supportive team and a range of placements across various care settings
- Supportive and experienced recruitment consultants
If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, click apply to submit your CV.
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Please Note:
By applying for this role, you consent to Prospero Group contacting you and retaining your details. In line with the Employment Agencies Act, all applicants must provide proof of ID during the interview process. All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
We are unable to accept or offer employment sponsorship.
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