Children's Support Worker

Cera Care; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG and uniform

Company phone and benefits platform We

Blue Light Card access

Maternity/paternity/parental leave

Career development pathway

Wellbeing support and eye tests

Referral scheme £500 per referral

Job summary

Cera Care is recruiting experienced, compassionate Care Workers to join our nurse-led team in the Stoke/Stafford area. You will provide care and support to clients in their homes, including those with autism, ADHD and learning difficulties. Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required, with a DBS/PVG check and references.

We offer extensive training, a range of benefits, and opportunities for progression within a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring roles with compassionate approach.
• DBS/PVG check required; verification process.
• Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to clients in their homes.
• Assist both male and female clients with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties as part of a nurse-led team.
• Communicate effectively and work well in a team or independently.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's Licence

Job description

We''re recruiting experienced, dedicated, and compassionate Care Workers to join our nurse-led team at Cera to provide care to our clients in and around the Stoke/ Stafford areas.

You''ll be providing care and support to our male and female young clients whose needs include:

• Autism
• Challenging Behaviour
• ADHD
• Learning Difficulties

Shifts Include

• Part-Time Days: You must be flexible to work shifts between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
• Alternate Weekends are required.

We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team. We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators, and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

Our Benefits Include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out, and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire, and much more.
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies.
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQs. There is plenty of opportunity for progression – 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support - including an employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral.

Key Requirements:

• Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle
• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK

We''ve brought homecare into the 21st century by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Due to the provision of intimate care, our clients have the right to request a carer of a specific sex. This vacancy is restricted for women only.