Support Worker
Location: Padiham, Burnley BB12
£28,282 to £29,047 dep on Lvl 3 qual in Childrens Residential PLUS up to £7516 extra per annum based on 8 sleep-ins a month
Extraordinary Days Every Day
At ROC Northwest, you're not just working - you're shaping futures. Furthermore as a Support Worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.
A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.
What You'll Do
As a Children's Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.
A Little About This Home
Kirkwood is a two bedroomed dormer bungalow. Our house reflects that of a family 'home from home' environment, where the young people feel safe, relaxed and well cared for in a non-institutionalised setting. Kirkwood is a spacious home with good resources for young people and the garden area has been equipped with garden games and a trampoline for fun in the sun and rain.
Kirkwood is geared up to care for 2 young people between the ages of 8 to 18, of either gender who require short, medium or long term care. The registered manager and the staff team all have exceptional skills and abilities to help support each young person placed at Kirkwood with their individual needs catered for.
Kirkwood also have had good results in supporting children and young people for their potential return to home or move to long term foster placements. Currently rated as Outstanding.
Who Are You
We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.
Why Join Us?
Your Next Step
Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon.
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/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
