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Support worker Recruitment Open Day

£27.77k per annum
Full-time

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people.

Support worker / Childcare worker - Recruitment Open Day - Register for your place today!
Active Care Group is holding a recruitment open day for Support workers at our site in Stafford on the 4th of June from 10:00 am 3:00 pm

Please note we are NOT able to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore will not be able to progress any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

Applewood Lodge is our new specialist residential service for children up to the age of 18 years old with complex care needs. The children we support will be trauma-informed and have mental health.

Salary: £27,766.15 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Location: Applewood Lodge, Ivetsey Road, Wheaton Aston, Stafford, ST19 9QW

Date:4th June 2026

Time: 10am - 3 pm

Full Time & Part time/Days & Nights to choose from

You need to be aged 21 years and above

Driving licence and ability to drive is desirable.

Hit apply or send your CV to View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk to register your place.


We also accept walk-ins between the times mentioned.

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 to choose from

~ 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:

  • Aged 21 years and over
  • Driving licence and ability to drive is desirable
  • 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
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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