Support Worker BANK

Caretech; Stair; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care provider in Stair, East Ayrshire is seeking passionate Support Workers to provide care and support to children and young people. No prior experience is required as full training and induction will be provided. Ideal candidates should exhibit compassion and resilience with great communication skills. The role offers a competitive pay package, including a £500 Welcome Bonus and a £1000 Refer-a-Friend scheme. Join a supportive team culture and make a difference in young lives.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

£1000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Paid induction

Free PVG

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for helping children and young people.
• Great communication and teamwork skills.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children and young people.
• Build safe and supportive environments.
• Encourage life skills through everyday activities.
• Work as part of a caring team.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Change Lives with Us – Join Spark of Genius!

£500 Welcome Bonus + £1000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus scheme

Support Worker – Stair, East Ayrshire

At Spark of Genius, part of the CareTech family, we’ve been supporting children and young people across Scotland for over 25 years.

We welcome applications from both experienced Support Workers and those from customer-focused roles, mental health services, education, youth work, or other care settings. No experience? With our full training and induction, we’ll help you build a rewarding career in social care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide care and support to children and young people who have faced challenges
• Build safe, supportive environments and positive, trusting relationships
• Encourage confidence, independence, and life skills through everyday activities
• Work as part of a professional, caring team delivering tailored support

What We’re Looking For

• Compassion, resilience, and a genuine passion to help children and young people
• Great communication and teamwork skills
• Transferable experience from care, customer service, education, youth work, or mental health roles (but not essential)
• A full UK driving licence (due to rural location)

Why Join Us?

Full training, induction & ongoing career development

Trauma-informed and safeguarding training

Supportive team culture

Competitive pay & excellent benefits, including:

• £500 Welcome Bonus
• £1000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
• Paid induction, free PVG & pension scheme

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.

If you’re ready to make a difference and build a career in residential childcare, apply today and join Spark of Genius – where every day you work, you change a life.