Waking Nights Support Worker

Caretech; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; 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 (Residential Homes

Employee Recognition Schemes & Annual

Refer a Friend Bonus - Earn £1,000 per

Company vehicle for work use

CareTech Foundation Grants for friends

Job summary

CareTech’s Inspire home in Leek is seeking a Residential Waking Nights Support Worker to join a dedicated team. You will support young people with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy, helping them access daily activities and community inclusion.

We welcome applicants from education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care or related backgrounds, and offer funded training and growth opportunities within a leading specialist provider.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential childcare environment is preferred.
• Level 4 Diploma in Children’s and Young People qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and unsociable hours.
• Full UK Driving Licence is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people during evenings and nights to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Engage residents in new experiences, celebrations, events, and activities to promote inclusion and development.
• Assist with day-to-day living and communication using alternative methods if required.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Night shift experience

Flexible to work evenings weekends

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Children’s and Young People

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

• 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.

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.

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.

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.