Children's Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Hutton Cranswick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Professional development

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is recruiting for a Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker. The role involves providing emotional, social and practical support to vulnerable children and young people in a residential setting, working as part of a dynamic team to promote positive outcomes and life skills.

The role includes a mix of shifts, including nights and long days, with a commitment to safeguarding and meticulous record-keeping using digital care systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care, mental health, or similar field preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to use electronic care recording systems; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to children and young people.
• Assist with daily routines, including bedtime, personal care, and activities.
• Help young people manage emotions and behaviours effectively.
• Promote a safe and caring environment for residents.
• Record and report on progress and wellbeing of children.
• Collaborate with team members, families and external professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker

Shift Patterns: Mixture of Shifts including 15 hour shifts with potential sleep ins

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Do you have the resilience, compassion, and dedication needed to support children with mental health needs in a residential setting? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing emotional, social, and practical support to children and young people with mental health needs in a nurturing and safe environment. You will work as part of a dynamic team to promote positive outcomes and help the young people develop essential life skills.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing one-to-one and group support to children and young people.
• Supporting daily routines, including bedtime, personal care, and activities.
• Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.
• Promoting a safe and caring environment.
• Recording and reporting on the progress and well-being of the children.
• Collaborating with team members, families, and external professionals.

What We're Looking For:

• A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Experience working in residential care, mental health, or a similar field (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Flexibility to work the specified shifts (nights or long days).
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over
• 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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Essential Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough vetting process, including references and a DBS check.

Join us in transforming lives and creating brighter futures!