Support Worker Childrens Part Time at Caretech

Job Title:

Support Worker
Agency:
Care Tech

Location:

Haigh, WN1 1AZ

Salary/Rate: £12.89 to £13.31 per hour

Children’s Residential Support Worker Part Time – UK manual driving licence is essential.

ROC Northwest has held an enviable reputation for over 20 years, offering high‑quality residential care and education to children and young people with adverse childhood experiences, including Autism, SEBD and complex needs. We recruit positive, caring individuals to support our residents in a truly family‑like environment.

• Supporting children in all aspects of their daily lives
• Helping them develop and maintain positive relationships with friends and family
• Encouraging social activity by attending events and activities, boosting confidence and independence
• Building strong relationships to make a difference in their lives
• Safeguarding children by monitoring and reporting any suspicion or evidence of harm, ensuring care plans are followed and updated
• Performing basic housekeeping duties when children are not in the home
• Engaging in other activities such as watching movies, reading, crafts, outings and walks to keep children active and happy

We promote a fun, love‑led home setting where you can take pride in supporting our service users and enjoy a genuine family atmosphere.

• Experience in a similar role or personal experience supporting a friend or family member (required)
• A full UK manual driving licence
• Desire to put others first and leave each day with a sense of pride in what you’ve achieved
• A Children’s Residential Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential
• Flexibility to work day shifts (e.g., 8 am‑10 pm) and sleep‑ins (10 pm‑7 am), with occasional weekend rotations

• Starting rate of £12.36 to £13.31 per hour, depending on qualifications and location
• £78.30 for every sleep‑in; full‑time staff can earn up to £7,500 per year from sleep‑ins alone
• Comprehensive training, including a two‑week paid induction and shadow shifts with senior staff
• Full sponsorship for a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (≈£3,000), leading to a higher hourly rate
• £500 Welcome Bonus after completing probation
• £1,000 Refer‑A‑Friend scheme for successful referrals
• Fewer working days per week, giving more days off compared with a traditional Monday‑to‑Friday schedule
• Free onsite parking and free meals on shift
• Career development opportunities to Team Leader, Deputy Manager, and Registered Manager
• Company pension scheme and staff recognition awards
• Free Enhanced DBS check

• Friendly, passionate and caring
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to build confidence and strength
• Person‑centred, allowing children to utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, using or introducing new engagement methods and ideas

Care Tech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check, provide satisfactory references, and meet the requirements for roles involving vulnerable groups.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online for this job
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