Childrens Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their dedicated team in providing care and support to children and young people. This role involves organizing engaging activities, assisting with daily tasks, and working closely with clinical teams to ensure the best outcomes. With a focus on personal development, the company offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. If you are adaptable and passionate about making a difference in young lives, this is an exciting opportunity to grow in a fulfilling career.

Benefits

£30 per sleep-in

Overtime at enhanced rate

Annual leave entitlement

Career development opportunities

Full DBS paid for

10-day paid induction training

Paid shadowing shifts

Free onsite parking

Meals during shifts

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with children or in health and social care is beneficial.
• Full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Organizing activities and attending parental appointments.
• Assisting with daily tasks like laundry, shopping, and meal prep.
• Meeting the needs of children in line with OFSTED regulations.

Skills

Experience with children

Health and social care experience

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a positive, caring, and compassionate role model looking for an exciting, new career opportunity providing support to children and young people?

About us:

We are Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You will be part of a close, supportive team focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone.

About the role:

The working day can be unpredictable, involving duties such as organizing activities and attending parental appointments. We seek flexible, reliable, and adaptable individuals who can read situations to help our young people make positive choices.

We work on a rota basis (average hours per month full-time) plus sleep-ins depending on the home's size.

• Meeting the needs of Children and Young People in line with OFSTED regulations
• Organizing and facilitating social activities such as days out, community work, and occasional holidays
• Assisting with daily tasks like laundry, housekeeping, shopping, and meal prep, including fun activities like baking
• Participating in team meetings to share ideas and best practices
• Working closely with our clinical team and local authorities

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

Experience with children or in health and social care is beneficial but not essential; full training and support will be provided.

A full UK driving license is ideally required due to the location and nature of the work or progress towards one.

What we offer:

• £30 per sleep-in (2-3 sleep-ins per week)
• Overtime at an enhanced rate
• Annual leave entitlement
• Career development opportunities and qualifications
• Full DBS paid for by Cambian Group
• 10-day paid intensive induction training, including online and face-to-face learning
• Paid shadowing shifts with experienced staff
• Opportunity to enroll in NVQ Children and Young People's Workforce qualification, fully funded, worth over £6k
• Free onsite parking and meals during shifts
• Long service annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Ongoing support and development opportunities

Enhanced DBS and reference checks will be conducted in line with government regulations. Online candidate searches will be part of safeguarding checks, conducted by designated personnel to ensure fairness and non-discrimination.