Waking Night Support Worker
Location: Cannock
Pay: £14.86 per hour - 37.5 hours per week
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.
At Inspire, you're not just working – you're shaping futures. As a Waking Night Support Worker, based within Dudley, every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.
Our home in Dudley is rated Good in all areas by OFSTED and has an excellent reputation with local authorities. The home can accommodate up to six Young People, all of whom have a learning disability, Autism, epilepsy or related behaviours. Many of our children (not all) are non‑verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with us through picture boards, SmartBox devices, and Makaton.
Guiding Principles
* Integrity – a nurturing approach to our young people and staff, and a passion that drives commitment to achieve the very best for our children.
* Bringing our plans to life will be challenging and intense, but with enthusiasm, creativity and a hands‑on approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none.
Qualifications and Preferences
* Experience in a Residential Childcare Environment (Preferred)
* Level 4 Children's and Young People or equivalent (Preferred but not essential)
* Driver’s licence – a company car is provided during working hours
* Able to work unsociable hours, including evenings, nights and weekends
* New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system daily. Experience with ClearCare is an advantage but not essential; full training will be provided. All staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day‑to‑day role.
Rewards and Benefits
* Competitive salary including enhanced qualified rates
* Paid induction programme
* Dedicated learning and development programmes, fully funded QCF Level 4
* Face‑to‑face therapeutic training
* Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
* Free DBS check
* Free parking
* Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
* Refer a Friend scheme – reward system to earn £1,000 per referral
* Pension scheme
* Annual Employee Awards Evening
* Employee recognition schemes
* Company vehicle available when in work
* CareTech Foundation – opportunity to apply for family and friends grants
* Being part of one of the UK’s leading specialist therapeutic providers
Terms and Conditions apply.
Safeguarding Statement
CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. All roles involve vulnerable groups.
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