Childrens Residential Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Workplace pension

Career progression

Overtime pay 1.25x

Induction training

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

NVQ Level 3 enrollment

Job summary

Cambian group is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to join our children’s homes. You will help children and young people by creating a supportive, family-like environment and contributing to their daily care and development.

No previous experience is required, and we offer full-time or bank contracts, with 224 hours of paid annual leave and a monthly rota across a 365-day-year schedule. Sleep-ins are included, and Ofsted rules require applicants to be at least 21.

Qualifications

• Calm, empathetic approach to supporting children.
• Excellent listening and communication to build trust with young people.
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Active listening

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Children’s Residential - Complex Trauma Services

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, by making a positive difference to their lives.

Essential Information

• We offer full time and bank contracts
• 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum
• You will receive a monthly rota
• This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!
• The shifts are flexible and there are sleep ins involved (which are essential). The hours differ depending on which home you are based in
• You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
• No experience needed

Benefits

• Refer a friend payment scheme - earn up to £2000 for a referal
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company. Support Worker - Team Leader - Deputy Manager
• Over time paid at x1.25
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group
• Enrolment on to NVQ level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce after successful completion of six-month probationary period

Although we love experience we are looking for real people to create a family environment for our children. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!