Waking Nights Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Leek; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Refer a Friend Bonus£1000

Company vehicle for work use

CareTech Foundation Grants

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Leek, Staffordshire, is seeking a Residential Waking Nights Support Worker to join our team.

You will work from 9.00pm to 9.30am, supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy in a small home.

We welcome applicants with or without experience from education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care or community services, and the role offers a competitive salary and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Residential Childcare Environment (Preferred)
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and unsociable hours
• Level 4 Diploma in Children’s and Young People (Preferred but not essential)

Skills

Experience in Residential Childcare

Flexible to work evenings

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Children’s and Young People

Job description

Role: Waking Nights Support Worker

Location: Leek, Staffordshire

Salary: £14.86 per hour

Typical shift: 9.00pm - 9.30am

Make a Difference Every Day

You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Become a Support Worker in Children’s Residential Care.

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.

Why Join Us?

At Inspire, we believe that every child deserves to experience joy, independence, and community inclusion. As part of our passionate and dedicated team, you will play a key role in helping our young people thrive, supporting them through new experiences, celebrations, events, and fundraising activities to enrich their lives and ensure they feel part of their community.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.

The 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.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to protecting the welfare of the individuals we support. All successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check, including a check against the barred children’s list.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.