Support worker Recruitment Open Day

Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4,000 people.

About the Role

Job Title: Support Worker / Childcare Worker – Applewood Lodge, Ivetsey Road, Wheaton Aston, Stafford, ST19 9QW

Salary: £27,766.15 per annum (FTE, pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (full‑time, part‑time, days or nights available)

Open Day: 4th June 2026 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (registration via CV or walk‑in during that time)

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and communicate effectively with children and young people, overcoming any communication barriers.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including mealtimes, personal care, and support with activities and hobbies.
• Ensure safety and continuity by promptly reporting any emerging issues to the on‑shift Team Leader or management.
• Accurately document and report all work activities.
• Work shift patterns that may include alternate weekends and a rotating 2‑week rota.

Qualifications & Experience

• Aged 21 years or over.
• Minimum 9 months’ experience in childcare, ideally with mental health and/or trauma‑informed care.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare, or willing to work toward Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care.
• Driving licence and driving ability is desirable.
• Resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Effective communicator across all levels.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Access to the Active Learning Hub – e‑learning and face‑to‑face training opportunities
• Active Reward App discounts on weekly shopping
• 24‑hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) helpline and app
• Personal Pension account
• Medicash Health Plan for you and your family
• Recognition through the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer‑a‑Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,000 by recommending a colleague
• Support and development from qualified clinical and business leaders

Commitment to Inclusion

As a Disability Confident committed employer, we provide reasonable facilities to enable full participation in the application process and job performance for applicants with disabilities.

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