Support Worker, Child Development​/Support

Job Title:

Support Worker

Location:

PR3, Preston

Salary: £13.50- £14.70 per hour (DOE)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? A leading specialist provider is expanding its team and opening a new residential home, offering a unique opportunity for dedicated support workers in the Preston area. As a support worker in this role, you will play a vital part in creating a nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive, learn, and develop essential life skills.

This is an exciting chance to be involved in setting up a new home, establishing its ethos and culture under new leadership, and making a real difference from day one.

• Support children and young people aged 8 to 18 with complex needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• Assist in creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment.
• Help develop individual care plans and promote positive behaviour.
• Participate in daily activities, including educational, recreational, and therapeutic sessions.
• Support with personal care and daily living tasks as required.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the home's ethos and culture.
• Work on a rota basis, covering early and late shifts, including sleep‑ins.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with team members and external professionals.

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• No formal qualifications are required, but a passion for helping children and young people is vital.
• Ability to work flexibly on a rota basis, including sleep‑ins.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to undertake DBS and reference checks in line with government regulations.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate, with full training programmes funded to support your professional development, including Level 3–Level 5 diplomas. Benefits include an employer pension scheme, six weeks’ annual leave, free parking, and access to high street discount schemes. Overtime and sleep‑ins are available for additional earning potential.

Our client is committed to equal opportunities and decisions are made on merit alone.

Join us in Preston and be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people.