Support Worker, Homecare Worker

Job Description Role: Waking Nights Support Worker. Salary: £14.86 per hour = 3 x 12 1/2 hour shifts per week Typical shift: 9pm-9.30am. Become a Support Worker in Children’s Residential Care. We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services. Do you have a passion for making a real impact in young people’s lives? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Residential Waking Nights Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Leek. At Inspire, part of the CareTech family, we help young people with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy live fulfilling lives. Our home in Telford provides a safe, nurturing environment for up to young people, some of which are non-verbal and use alternative communication methods like Makaton and Smartbox devices to ensure their voices are heard. At Inspire, we believe that every child deserves to experience joy, independence, and community inclusion. As part of our passionate and dedicated team, you will play a key role in helping our young people thrive—supporting them through new experiences, celebrations, events, and fundraising activities to enrich their lives and ensure they feel part of their community. Experience in a Residential Childcare Environment (Preferred) Level 4 Diploma in Children’s and Young People qualification (Preferred but not essential) Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and unsociable hours New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role. Competitive Salary ~ Fully funded QCF Level 3 Qualification~ Face-to-face therapeutic training~ Free DBS Check~ Free Parking~ Free Meals on Shift (Residential Homes Only)~ Employee Recognition Schemes & Annual Awards Evening~‘Refer a Friend’ Bonus – Earn £1,000 per referral!~ Company vehicle for work use~ CareTech Foundation Grants for friends & family~ Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to protecting the welfare of the individuals we support. All successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check, including a check against the barred children’s list….