Childrens Residential Support Worker - Driving Licence Required

Cambian Group Plc; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and training

2-3 shifts per week for good work/life

Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is seeking a Children and Young Person’s Residential Care Worker in the United Kingdom to support and guide young people within a dynamic residential setting.

Role involves providing emotional support, organising activities, and helping young people make positive choices while collaborating with colleagues to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
• Full UK driving licence preferable
• Attendance at a 2-week training program required
• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support during challenging times
• Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
• Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager
• Empowering young people to actively participate in decision‑making about their lives and future
• Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
• Encouraging community engagement, attending off‑site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
• Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.)

Job description

NO SPONSORSHIP / NO SPONSORSHIP SWAPS AVAILIBLE

• Must have a full UK driving licence that is at least 12 months old

• £30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift (an additional £3,120 based on 2 sleep ins per week)
• An additional overtime pay of x1.25 your hourly rate.
• Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance) – FULL TIME
• Shift Patterns: 2 – 3 shifts per week (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off. 08:00am until 11:00pm – with sleep in) – FULL TIME

Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable, able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whilst proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example.

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!

The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Children and Young Person’s Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing emotional support during challenging times
• Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
• Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.
• Empowering young people to actively participate in decision‑making about their lives and future
• Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
• Encouraging community engagement, attending off‑site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
• Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.)

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
• Full UK driving license preferable
• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
• Attendance at a 2-week training program required
• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and training provided
• 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
• Rota provided 4 weeks in advance