Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Leek; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider for children in Leek is seeking a Support Worker to provide emotional support and assist with daily routines for young individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves building strong relationships, planning activities, and ensuring high-quality care. No prior experience is required, and full training is provided. Competitive pay and full-time contracts are offered, along with various employee benefits including career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Full Time contracts

Competitive Salary

Expert Training

Career Progression

£1,000 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Exclusive discounts at major retailers

24/7 support through CareTech Foundation

Qualifications

• No experience needed - full training provided.
• Must hold a manual Drivers Licence.
• Caring focus on others.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and personal care.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships.
• Plan and join fun activities.

Skills

Warm, patient and caring

Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends

Desire to make a difference

Job description

Role: Support Worker

Location: Leek, Staffordshire

Pay: £13.36 - £14.11 per hour

Work Patterns - You will work rewarding long day shifts including early starts, late evenings and weekends fairly planned within the rotas

Make Every Day Extraordinary!

At Inspire, being a Support Worker means more than a job - it’s a chance to shape young lives. Based in our welcoming home in Leek, you’ll support children and young people (ages 3–18) with learning disabilities to feel safe, valued and inspired.

From helping with daily routines to sharing laughs over games or cheering on small milestones, you’ll be making a lasting difference. Some days will be challenging, but every smile and breakthrough makes it worthwhile.

What You’ll Do

As a Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Personal Care, getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities through to bed time. You will also:

• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
• Keep essential records for high-quality care.

Where You’ll Do It

Our home is a beautifully decorated 5-bedroom setting, each room is thoughtfully designed to be both calming and stimulating, providing a space where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired. creating nurturing environment for young people each with their own unique personalities, strengths, and learning disabilities.

The young people bring so much joy and laughter into our home every day. They remind us of the importance of patience, creativity, and unconditional support. Watching them grow in confidence, build relationships, and achieve personal milestones fills us with pride and a deep sense of purpose. They don’t just live in our home—they help shape its spirit.

Our team is the heartbeat of the home. driven by a shared commitment to delivering outstanding care and creating a truly inclusive, joyful environment for the young people. Each team member brings unique skills and perspectives and our mutual respect and camaraderie create a strong, resilient foundation that not only benefits the team but allows the children to thrive in a space that is consistent, emotionally safe, and full of positive energy.

Who You Are

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Whether you’ve worked in care supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health, education, customer service, or another people-focused role, we value transferable skills such as:

• Warm, patient and caring with a focus on others.
• No experience needed - full training provided.
• A real desire to make difference every day.
• Must hold a manual Drivers Licence (vehicles are provided at the home).
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends.

Why Join Us?

• Full Time contracts
• Competitive Salary
• A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space.
• A team that feels like family – the support you need to thrive.
• Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction including Enhanced DBS.
• Comprehensive, hands‑on training that’s built around your needs and your role.
• Career Progression: Fully Funded QCF Diploma (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways to promotion.
• £1,000 Recommend A Friend Bonus.
• Exclusive discounts at major retailers.
• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation.

Your Next Step

Apply today and start your rewarding journey with Inspire.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

Salary / Benefits: From: £13.36 To: £14.11 per hour