Waking Nights Support Worker

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.

Are you ready to start with a role that truly makes a difference? If so, apply today and make this the start of something amazing.

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?

Apply today and start your journey towards an incredibly rewarding career where no two days are the same, and every moment matters.

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.