Impactful Support Worker - Children’s Residential Care

Caretech; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a Children’s Residential Care setting in Exeter. You will be a positive role model, offering emotional support and practical guidance to help children feel safe, heard, and valued.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to creating nurturing environments. You will work closely with social workers, teachers, and therapists, and participate in comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development to support children’s growth and

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or social care is desirable, but full training is provided.
• Must be able to use an electronic care recording system; Clearcare experience is a bonus.
• Two professional references required and must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Help children get ready for school or appointments.
• Cook healthy meals together.
• Support with homework or evening routines.
• Organise activities like baking, crafts, movie nights or walks.
• Attend parents’ evenings or special days out.
• Establish consistent boundaries and offer reassurance.
• Celebrate children's achievements, big and small.
• Support independence from budgeting to personal care.

Skills

Friendly

Empathetic

Patient

Enthusiastic

Resilient

Child-centered

Job description

Cambian Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a Children’s Residential Care setting in Exeter. You will be a positive role model, offering emotional support and practical guidance to help children feel safe, heard, and valued.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to creating nurturing environments. You will work closely with social workers, teachers, and therapists, and participate in comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development to support children’s growth and