Specialist Care Team is a family-run, values-led care provider delivering home care and supported living services across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. By signing the Care Leaver Covenant, we are making a clear commitment in two ways:
- We create supported employment pathways into care and support careers.
- We provide direct care and supported living services that help care leavers transition successfully into adulthood.
We believe care-experienced young people bring resilience, insight and strength. Our role is to provide opportunity, structure and consistent support.
Employment Pathways into Care and Support Role
We offer real career opportunities in adult social care, including: support worker, senior support worker and team leader.
Where We Operate
- Lancashire: Morecambe, Lancaster and surrounding areas
- Greater Manchester: Bury, Manchester and surrounding areas
What you can expect:
- Clear, fair recruitment processes
- Support with applications if needed
- Full induction and training before working independently
- Shadow shifts with experienced colleagues
- A named manager for regular one-to-one support
- Ongoing accredited training and qualifications
- Progression opportunities into senior and specialist roles
We offer several entry routes so you can choose what suits you best:
Direct Entry into Employment: Start in a paid role with full training provided. You will learn while working, develop practical skills and become part of a supportive team from day one.
Apprenticeships: Gain a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification while earning a wage. Apprenticeships are fully funded and combine real work experience with structured learning.
Short Work Experience Placements: If you are unsure whether care is right for you, we offer structured placements where you can shadow experienced staff, complete basic training and gain experience to strengthen your CV.
Our commitment to care leavers
As a proud Care Leaver Covenant partner, Specialist Care Team is committed to:
- Encouraging applications from care-experienced young people
- Providing a fair, transparent, and supportive recruitment process
- Offering reasonable adjustments as needed
- Discussing any additional workplace support openly and respectfully
If you need help with your application or advice, please contact your Personal Adviser or reach out to us directly. We do not expect anyone to manage complex situations alone. We build confidence step by step.
To express interest in a role, please visit our website: https://specialistcareteam.co.uk/opportunities/
Supporting Care Leavers into Adulthood
Alongside employment opportunities, we also support care leavers directly through our regulated care at home and supported living services by working with local authorities and the NHS.
Our focus is independence, confidence and long-term outcomes. Support may include:
- Developing daily living and household skills
- Building financial confidence and budgeting skills
- Planning education, training or employment goals
- Strengthening emotional wellbeing
- Coordinating with mental health, learning disability or autism services where needed
Support is personalised and strengths-based. We work at the individual’s pace and in partnership with social workers, personal advisers and other professionals to ensure consistency and stability.
For further information about this Care Leaver Covenant offer, please contact:
Named Contact: Jack Pearson, hr@sct.care, 01524 401 200
What you can expect from us
- A non-judgemental approach
- Clear communication
- Consistency and reliability
- Real opportunities
- A team that genuinely cares
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