Support Worker

Caretech; Leek; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

Welcoming home

Induction training

QCF Diploma funding

Recommend a Friend bonus

Retail discounts

CareTech Foundation support

Job summary

CareTech in Leek is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help children and young people with learning disabilities. You’ll support daily routines, personal care, schooling preparation and participate in activities within a warm, home-like setting.

No formal experience required; full training, DBS, and ongoing development are provided. You’ll need a full UK manual driving licence and be able to work varied shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient and caring with a focus on others
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily routines and personal care
• Prepare for school and meal times
• Plan and join activities like trips to the park or movie nights
• Keep essential records for high-quality care

Skills

Warmth

Empathy

Patience

People skills

Job description

Work Patterns: You will work rewarding long day shifts including early starts, late evenings and weekends fairly planned within the rotas.

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

Make Every Day Extraordinary

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.

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.

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:

• Warm, patient and caring with a focus on others
• 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
• 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 retailers
• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation.

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.