Support Worker
| Posting date: | 03 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27766.15/year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Stafford, Please Select, ST19 9QW |
| Company: | Active Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Activecare_99774 |
Summary
Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Support worker - Location: Stafford
Salary - £27,766.15 (FTE) Per annum (pro rata) Depending on experience
Hours - 37.5 full time
We're looking for a Support Worker to collaborate with our Registered Manager and team in a new children's residential home, Applewood Lodge. Our children's home will be focused on building a nurturing family environment.
You will play a key role in supporting children with mental health challenges and trauma, possessing a comprehensive understanding of exploitation risks.
A strong commitment to child safeguarding and maintaining high-quality standards, working in partnership with Ofsted, is essential.
What you'll be working:
Full time or Part time to choose from! (Full time - 37.5hrs per week)
~ Involving shift work and alternate weekends, requiring flexibility to ensure the home operates smoothly and safely.
~ Working arrangements will be discussed further during the interview process."
~ Days and Nights
~ Working Every other weekend on a rota
~ Rolling 2-week rota shifts
Working towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care
Salary - £27,766.15 (FTE) Per annum (pro rata) (depending on experience)
What you'll be doing:
- Engage & Connect: Actively build rapport and establish effective communication methods with children and young people, overcoming any communication barriers.
- Provide Essential Support: Assist with daily living tasks, including mealtimes and personal care, as needed, and support with all activities and hobbies.
- Ensure Safety & Continuity: Communicate any emerging issues promptly to the on-shift Team Leader or management.
- Maintain Accurate Records: Accurately document and report on all work activities.
What you'll have:
- Person-Centred Passion: A genuine commitment to providing the highest standard of person-centred care for our young people.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare, or happy to work towards.
- Residency Requirement: Must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
- Effective Communicator: The ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
- Relevant Experience: A minimum of 9 months' experience in childcare, with specific experience working within the childcare sector, particularly with mental health and/or Trauma
Commitment to Inclusion: As a Disability Confident committed employer, we are dedicated to providing reasonable facilities to ensure individuals with disabilities can fully participate in job applications and interviews to perform essential job functions.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A Nest Personal Pension account
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
- and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group