Job Details
* Location: Lytham St Annes
* Contract: Full Time
* Role Type: Permanent
* Working hours per week: 40
* Salary: £12.69
* Closing Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026
CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions.
We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care.
We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first class care.
All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Residential Support Worker
Pay: £12.69-£13.31 per hour plus £30 per sleep in
Shifts: includes sleep ins, working on a 3 week rolling rota which allows a 4 day weekend every 3 weeks
Extraordinary Days Every Day
At Cambian you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker, based within Lytham St Annes every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported.
What You’ll Do
* As a Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
* 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 to ensure the best possible care.
Where You’ll Do It
We are a large 5 bedded home on the fylde coast and just a 2 minute walk from the beach and a short drive into Preston and Blackpool. The Lake district and Wales are within travelling distance for days out. The staff team are friendly and welcoming. The shift pattern allows a 4 day weekend every three weeks.
We currently have four young people, three are older and independent, polite and welcoming of everyone. We have one younger young person who is very active and enjoys being out and about in the company of staff.
The teams are very supportive of each other and put our young people at the heart of everything they do. We have monthly team meetings to discuss practice and for training sessions as well as supervisions throughout the month. Each young person has a keyworker to support them.
Who You Are
Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.
No prior experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training.
Why Join Us?
* Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)
* Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years
* 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation
* A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space
* Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction
* Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion
* Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do
Your Next Step
This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.
Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!
Safeguarding Statement
Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
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