Childrens Residential Support Worker - Driving License Required

The Cambian Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care organization in Braintree is seeking a dedicated Children and Young Person’s Residential Care Worker. The role involves providing emotional support and fostering ambition in young people. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid full UK driving license. Training is provided, and flexibility in shifts is essential. This full-time position offers a competitive salary alongside additional sleep-in payment and a good work-life balance with a rotational shift schedule.

Benefits

£30 additional payment per sleep-in shift

Enhanced DBS covered

Comprehensive induction and training provided

Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people.
• Attendance at a 2-week training program required.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support during challenging times.
• Fostering ambition in young people.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports.
• Meeting the needs of children and young people.

Skills

Emotional support

Excellent listening skills

Adaptability

Ability to read situations

Job description

• NO SPONSORSHIP / NO SPONSORSHIP SWAPS AVAILIBLE
• Must have a full UK driving license

• Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (£26,395 - £27,684.80 per annum)
• £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 – FULL TIME
• Bank is a zero-hour contract with more flexibility on shifts

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

• 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

• £30 additional payment per sleep‑in shift
• Enhanced DBS covered
• Comprehensive induction and training provided
• 2–3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
• Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!