Make a difference
every day
At White Oak Care, brilliant support starts with brilliant people. We're looking for warm, committed, resilient individuals who want to build a meaningful career in supported living. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Why work with White Oak Care?
We take staff wellbeing as seriously as resident wellbeing. Because the two are connected.
Meaningful work every day
You're not just delivering a service. You're part of someone's life. That keeps our team here.
Clear career progression
Support Worker → Senior → Team Leader → Registered Manager. We promote from within.
Funded training pathway
Care Certificate, NVQ Level 3, PBS, autism, mental health we fund it all.
Small, supportive teams
No faceless rotas. You'll know your colleagues, your residents, and your manager.
Flexible shift patterns
Full-time, part-time, and bank roles available. We try to work around your life.
Safeguarding-first culture
Named leads, clear reporting routes, zero tolerance. You'll always know what to do.
Care Certificate as standard
Every new starter completes it. No exceptions. It gives you a solid foundation.
Community-based work
Most roles are based in supported living homes in your local area no long commutes.
Staff recognition
Long service recognition, team events, and managers who notice when you go the extra mile.
Roles we recruit for
Support Worker
The heart of what we do. Building trusting relationships, supporting daily living, and helping residents live their best lives.
Senior Support Worker
Lead shifts, support colleagues, and act as a key worker for residents. Ideal if you have 1–2 years of experience.
Team Leader
Manage day-to-day operations of a supported living home, supervise staff, and work closely with the Registered Manager.
Registered Manager
CQC-registered leadership of a supported living service. For experienced managers ready for a leadership step.
Bank / Casual Support Worker
Flexible hours that fit around your other commitments. Ideal for experienced care professionals.
A training pathway that grows with you
Every member of staff regardless of experience follows our structured development framework.
- 01
Induction & Care Certificate (Weeks 1–8)
Paid induction, shadow shifts, Care Certificate assessment, MCA, DoLS, safeguarding, medication awareness.
- 02
Specialist training (Months 2–6)
Autism, learning disability, mental health, PBS principles, total communication, epilepsy, and positive behaviour approaches.
- 03
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Year 1–2)
Fully funded. Completed in your own time with employer support. Assessed in practice.
- 04
Leadership pathway (Year 2+)
Supervision skills, team leadership, appraisal, medication management lead training, and management qualification pathway.
- 05
Continuous professional development
Annual refreshers, specialist updates, and access to external training. We track CPD for everyone.
What you can expect from us
We listen
Regular supervisions, team meetings, and an open-door management style. Your feedback shapes how we run things.
We protect you
A safe working environment with clear safeguarding routes, incident reporting, and managerial backup when you need it.
We invest in you
Training isn't a tick-box for us. It's how we build the quality of care our residents deserve and your career.
Current vacancies
Support Worker
Senior Support Worker
Team Leader
Bank / Casual Support Worker
Don't see the right role? Send a speculative application to hr@whiteoakcare.co.uk
Apply today
Applications are reviewed within 3–5 working days. We're always happy to have an informal chat first just call or email.
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What our team says
“I've been here four years and I've just become a Team Leader. I started with no care experience at all. They believed in me before I believed in myself.”
“It's hard work, don't get me wrong. But I finish every shift knowing I've actually done something that mattered.”
“The training here is genuinely good. I've learned more in two years than I did in my previous five.”
Frequently asked questions
Join a team that makes a difference
Explore our current vacancies or send a speculative application. Every conversation starts with a friendly, no-obligation chat.