Support Worker

Caretech; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

Competitive salary

Two weeks funded induction with DBS

Vehicles provided at home

Welcoming home environment

Job summary

Inspire is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for its Children's Residential Care home. You will help with daily routines, personal care, and school prep, while fostering a warm, supportive environment for children aged 3-18 with learning disabilities.

Full training is provided; a manual driving licence is required and vehicles are supplied. The role includes weekend shifts and opportunities for progression within a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• A genuine desire to make a difference every day.
• Must hold a valid manual driving licence; vehicles are provided.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and personal care.
• Plan and join activities, provide emotional support and companionship.
• Keep basic records and participate in digital recording systems as required.
• Create a warm, homely environment and assist with light housekeeping.

Skills

No experience required

Desire to make a difference

Manual driving Licence

Weekend availability

Job description

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 Become a Support Worker in Children's Residential Care. Are you ready to start with a role that truly makes a difference? 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. 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: Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.

• 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
• 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.

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 a 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 it. 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 adds their owns 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

• No experience needed - full training provided
• A real desire to make a 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
• £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Exclusive discounts at major retaile