Childrens mental health support worker

The Cambian Group; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector is seeking compassionate Children's Residential Support Workers to make a positive impact in the lives of young people in Wisbech. The role offers flexible shifts, full training and support, with opportunities for professional development including a fully-funded NVQ qualification. Benefits include paid shadowing shifts, onsite parking, meals, and a variety of schemes to enhance your experience.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Dental plans

Casual dress

Pension scheme

Car leasing scheme

Discounts through Cambian Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience with children or in health and social care is beneficial but not essential.
• Welcoming individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and facilitating social activities for children.
• Meeting children's needs in line with OFSTED regulations.
• Maintaining the home and attending team meetings.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Adaptability

Life skills

Job description

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Client:

The Cambian Group

Location:

Wisbech, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a caring and compassionate person with the desire to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people?

What we can offer you as a Children's Residential Support Worker at Cambian Group:

• £11.92 to £14.17 per hour - 42 hours a week
• Full Time and Part Time positions available, shifts from 8am-8:30pm or 8pm-8:30am
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Shift patterns and rotas to support your work-life balance
• Full enhanced children’s and adults DBS paid for by Cambian Group
• Full training provided, including an 8-day paid intensive induction course, face-to-face and online learning to support your development starting immediately
• 3-5 paid shadowing shifts working with an experienced Support Worker or Team Leader
• Working closely and collaboratively with clinical and local authorities
• Guaranteed opportunity to enroll onto an NVQ in Children and Young People’s Workforce, a nationally recognized qualification, fully funded by Cambian Group, worth over £6,000
• Benefits include free onsite parking, meals, Cycle to Work scheme, Dental plans, Casual Dress, Pension scheme, Car leasing scheme, and discounts through Cambian Rewards
• Continued support and development opportunities from leadership team

We are recruiting for Children Support Workers for one of our residential children’s homes in Wisbech.

The working day can be unpredictable, involving duties such as organizing activities and attending parental appointments. We seek flexible, reliable, and adaptable individuals capable of reading situations to help our young people make positive choices.

Work involves:

• Rotas and sleep-ins depending on home size, with flexible working arrangements
• Meeting children and young people's needs in line with OFSTED regulations
• Organizing and facilitating social activities (out of school)
• Maintaining the home (laundry, cleaning, shopping, etc.)
• Attending and participating in team meetings

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

• Life skills are valued; experience with children or in health and social care is beneficial but not essential, as full training and support are provided
• We welcome individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds as we are creating a family environment for our children and young people