Job Opportunity
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 Leek provides a safe, nurturing environment for up to five young people, some of which are non‑verbal and use alternative communication methods like Makaton and Smartbox devices to ensure their voices are heard.
Qualifications
- 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
- A full UK Drivers Licence is preferred but not essential.
- 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; full training will be provided. All staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day‑to‑day role.
Are you ready to start with a role that truly makes a difference? If so, apply today and make this the start of something amazing.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Fully funded QCF Level 3 Qualification
- Face‑to‑face therapeutic training
- Paid Induction Programme
- 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
- Be part of one of the UK’s leading specialist therapeutic providers.
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