Childrens Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Children’s Residential Care Workers to join their supportive team in creating a nurturing environment for young people. In this role, you will be instrumental in providing care and guidance to children with diverse needs, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting positive development. With a focus on empathy and resilience, you'll engage in meaningful activities and support educational engagement. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young individuals, alongside comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Health benefits through Simply Health

Training and development, including NVQs

Management development programmes

Off-site activities and days out

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in therapeutic environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Caring for children aged 8-18 with behavioral and emotional needs.
• Providing guidance and supporting education.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Resilience

Positive Parenting Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Client:

The Cambian Group

Location:

Widnes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking Children’s Residential Care Workers to join our residential services at Cambian. Our team is dedicated to creating a stable and welcoming environment where our young people are central to everything we do.

As a Residential Care Worker, you will be emotionally strong, empathetic, and committed to making a positive difference. Your role involves understanding our children and their backgrounds, ensuring their needs are prioritized, and maintaining safety and compliance with protocols and regulations.

Key qualities include empathy, compassion, resilience, and positive parenting skills. The role involves a varied daily routine, from organizing activities to providing 1:1 support.

We welcome enthusiastic, energetic, flexible, and caring individuals to work across Preston and surrounding areas.

Benefits include:

• Pay rate: £11.92-£12.54 per hour, plus a £30 sleep-in rate
• Training and development, including NVQs and career progression
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Health benefits through Simply Health
• Off-site activities and days out
• Management development programmes

The shift pattern is 16-24 hours, including sleep-ins, on a one-on-two or two-on-four basis.

A typical day may include caring for children aged 8-18 with behavioral and emotional needs, providing guidance, supporting education, promoting healthy lifestyles, and engaging in activities and outings.

Requirements:

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable qualifications and experience include NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, experience in therapeutic environments, supporting educational engagement, leadership skills, and higher qualifications.