Join Our Crew – Intensive Support Workers Wanted
Care Afloat | Waterworks Floating Children's Home
Cruising the canals of the Northwest, Midlands & Wales
We're not your typical children's home — Waterworks is a fully registered therapeutic service onboard a 71' narrowboat, offering a unique and nurturing environment for one young person at a time.
We're looking for two passionate, reliable and caring individuals to join our small team:
* 1 x Full-Time (40 hours/week pro rata)
* 1 x Part-Time (20 hours/week, pro rata)
Shifts can be flexible based on the needs of the home
Salary: £26,832 – £29,577.60 per annum pro rata (plus potential for further £7,200k p/a sleep-in payments)
You'll be part of a close-knit crew supporting a young person with emotional and behavioural needs. From cooking and daily routines to therapeutic activities and canal cruising, every day is different — and every moment matters.
We welcome people from all walks of life. If you're kind, calm, and committed to making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Experience and qualifications are great but not essential - we'll train and support you
You must be a driver due to the mobile nature of the home.
You'll need to be flexible, resilient, and ready to work as part of a therapeutic team
A sense of humour and a big heart go a long way here
You'll be supported to work towards becoming a Qualified Inland Skipper — a unique opportunity to gain boating skills and be part of the Waterworks crew.
Full training including trauma-informed care and Team Teach
Support to complete the required Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
A truly unique working environment where you can grow and thrive
Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,832.00-£29,577.60 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
Experience:
* Residential support work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person