Waking Nights Support Worker

Caretech; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Welcome bonus

£1000 Refer a Friend bonus

Full-time contract with paid induction

Career development with specialist训练

Exclusive discounts at major retailers

24/8 support through a helpline and CF

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist young people with daily routines, getting ready for school, meals, and planned activities in a supportive environment.

You will help create a warm, homely atmosphere, build positive relationships and document progress using care records. Training is provided, and no prior care experience is necessary. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Role involves supporting young people with daily routines, meals, and activities.
• Ability to create a warm, homely environment and build positive relationships.
• Experience with DBS checks is required; training provided; no prior care experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and getting ready for school.
• Prepare meals and plan activities including outdoor trips and creative sessions.
• Keep essential records and use electronic care recording systems; training provided.

Job description

• As a Support Worker, you will support young people with their daily routines; getting them ready for school, preparing meals and planning activities
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build positive relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and take part in activities such as outdoor trips and creative sessions
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care
• Use electronic care recording systems 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.
  If you are a caring, resilient and motivated individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and young people, this could be the role for you. You do not need previous care experience. We welcome applicants with transferable skills from retail, hospitality, customer service, education, sports coaching or community roles, as well as those with experience in residential settings, mental health, autism, learning disabilities or SEN.
  CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
  £500 Welcome bonus
• £1000 Refer a Friend bonus
• Full time contract with paid induction
• Career development with specialist training
• Exclusive discounts at major retailers
• 24/8 support through a helpline and CareTech Foundation

Your Next Step

This is more than a job. It is a chance to build a meaningful career supporting children and young people. If you are compassionate, reliable and ready to start or develop your career as a support worker.