Childrens Residential Support Worker

Caretech; Shrewsbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in children's care as a Residential Support Worker in Shrewsbury. This full-time, permanent position offers the chance to make a positive difference in children's lives while receiving comprehensive training and opportunities for progression. Ideal candidates are compassionate, calm, and ready to create a nurturing environment for young residents.

Benefits

Refer a friend payment scheme

Enrolled in workplace pension scheme

Opportunities for progression

Overtime paid at x1.25

Fully paid induction course

Enhanced DBS paid for by Cambian Group

Enrolment in NVQ Level 3 after probation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children in residential settings.
• Create a family environment and offer guidance.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including sleep-ins.

Skills

Compassion

Listening

Calmness in challenging situations

Unconditional positive regard

Job description

Location

Shrewsbury

Contract

Full Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Salary

14 - 14.50

Closing Date

Sunday 3 August 2025

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 help our young people reach their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our children’s homes for Residential Support Workers! We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals who want to make a positive difference in children's 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 role, including Christmas, New Year, and holidays, which is more fun when celebrated with children!
• The shifts are flexible and include sleep-ins (which are essential). Hours vary depending on the home
• You MUST be 21 or older due to Ofsted regulations
• No experience needed

Benefits

• Refer a friend payment scheme
• Enrolled in a workplace pension scheme after three months
• Opportunities for progression: Support Worker → Team Leader → Deputy Manager
• Overtime paid at x1.25
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group
• Enrolment in NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce after six months of probation

We value genuine individuals who can create a family environment for our children. Are you calm in challenging situations? Can you offer advice, listen well, and show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Please refer to the attached PDF: Residential_Childcare_Worker_Generic.pdf.