Bank Support Worker

Caretech; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in shifts £3000 p.a.

Overtime 1.25x

Retail discounts

Health benefits

Support via CareTech Foundation

Comfortable homes

Job summary

Cambian is seeking a Children\'s Residential Care Worker to support young people aged 8-18 in a warm, home-like setting. You will help with homework, activities, meals, and daily routines, building trust and safety through consistent presence.

No prior experience is required; full training is provided. Staff regularly use electronic care records, with Clearcare as an advantage, while you gain confidence with digital systems in daily duties.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; passion for helping others.
• Friendly, positive, empowering and person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily routines, including school prep and meals.
• Assist with light housekeeping to create a homely environment.
• Build relationships and provide emotional support during highs and lows.
• Participate in activities such as trips, games, and movies.
• Complete planning and documentation for each resident.
• Use an electronic care recording system daily to document records.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Positive attitude

Empowering

Person-centred

Team player

Good communication

Adaptable

Tools

Electronic care recording system

Clearcare (advantage)

Job description

At Cambian, everything you do matters. As a Children's Residential Care Worker, you'll become part of a home where your care, attention, and presence shape the lives of young people aged 8-18. From helping with homework to playing games or asking, "How was school?", every moment builds trust, confidence, and a sense of safety. Though the work is challenging, the reward comes in every breakthrough and smile.

What You’ll Do

• Support young people in their daily routines, including school preparation, activities, and meal times.
• Create a warm, homely environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks.
• Build relationships and provide emotional support during both highs and lows.
• Participate in fun, meaningful activities like trips to the park, board games, or movies.
• Complete essential planning and documentation.
• 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.

You Should Be Friendly, positive. Empowering, innovative and person-centred in their approach.

No prior experience is needed - just a passion for helping others.

Pay & Benefits

• £13.19 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.25
• Sleep-in shifts: £3000 per annum (up to 10 shifts/month)
• Access to discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)
• Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 years
• Support: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation.
• A Place to Call Home: Work in comfortable, well-designed homes with a supportive team.

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