Childrens Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Residential Support Worker, where you will support children and young people in a nurturing environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, flexible shifts, and opportunities for progression. Make a real impact in their lives!

Benefits

224 hours of paid annual leave

Refer a friend payment scheme

Workplace pension scheme

Opportunities for progression

Fully paid induction course

Enhanced DBS paid

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in a residential setting.
• Create a family environment and make a positive difference.

Skills

Compassion

Active Listening

Calmness in Challenging Situations

Education

NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

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 help our young people realize their potential.

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

Benefits include:

• Full-time and bank contracts
• Basic pay up to £13.31 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus sleep-ins
• 224 hours of paid annual leave per year
• Monthly rota scheduling
• A 365-day-a-year role, including holidays like Christmas and New Year, with celebrations with children
• Flexible shifts involving sleep-ins (which are essential)
• Must be 21 or older due to Ofsted regulations
• No prior experience needed

Additional 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. If you're calm in challenging situations, offer advice, listen actively, and show unconditional positive regard, we want to hear from you!