Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Cambian Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care and education is seeking Residential Support Workers in Shrewsbury. This role involves making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people. Candidates must be caring, compassionate, and 21 or older. Full-time and bank contracts available, along with benefits like paid annual leave and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Flexible shifts with sleep-ins

Opportunities for progression

Refer a friend payment scheme

Enrolment in NVQ Level 3 after probation

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ due to Ofsted regulations.
• No experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Help children and young people, making a positive difference in their lives.
• Create a family environment.
• Stay calm in challenging situations.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Ability to listen well

Calm in challenging situations

Job description

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Client:

The Cambian Group

Location:

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our children’s homes for Residential Support Workers! We are looking for a caring and compassionate person with the desire to help children and young people, making a positive difference in their lives.

- We offer full-time and bank contracts
- Paid annual leave
- Monthly rota
- This is a day-a-year job, including Christmas, New Year, and holidays, which is even more fun when celebrated with the children!
- Flexible shifts with sleep-ins (essential). Hours vary by location.
- Must be 21+ due to Ofsted regulations
- No experience needed

- Refer a friend payment scheme
- Enrolled in a workplace pension after three months
- Opportunities for progression: Support Worker → Team Leader → Deputy Manager
- Overtime paid at 1.25x
- Fully paid 10-day induction
- Enhanced DBS paid by Cambian Group
- Enrolment in NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce after six months' probation

We value genuine individuals who can create a family environment, stay calm in situations, offer advice, listen well, and show unconditional positive regard. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!