Overview
CareTech Swadlincote, England, United Kingdom
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Location: Swadlincote
Contract: Permanent • Full Time • 40 hours per week
Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour
Closing Date: Sunday 30 November 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a thorough background check.
What you’ll do
* Providing emotional support during challenging times
* Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
* Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
* Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager
* Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future
* Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
* Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
* Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.)
Qualifications / Experience / Requirements
* Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
* Full UK driving license preferable but not essential
* No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
* Must have availability for sleep-in shifts
What we offer
* £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (dependant on experience) plus an additional £30 per sleep in
* A full two weeks of paid training before starting the role
* Overtime rate of x1.25
* Enhanced DBS covered
* Comprehensive induction and training provided
* 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
* Rota provided 4 weeks in advance
Shift patterns
* 2 – 3 shifts per week on a full-time basis
* Shift patterns are 2 days in, 4 days off – sleep ins are mandatory
Job details
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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