Mental Health support worker

The Cambian Group; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambian Group seeks compassionate Children's Residential Support Workers in Wisbech to positively impact young lives. Responsibilities include organizing activities, supporting children's needs, and maintaining a nurturing home environment. Full training is provided for those who share our values and commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Dental plans

Casual Dress

Pension scheme

Car leasing scheme

Cambian Rewards discounts

Ongoing support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with children or in health and social care is beneficial but not essential.
• Life skills are valued, with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Organizing activities and attending parental appointments.
• Maintaining the home, including laundry and cleaning.
• Facilitating social activities and meeting OFSTED regulations.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

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Are you a caring and compassionate person with the desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our incredible Children & Young People?

What we can offer you as a Children's Residential Support Worker at Cambian Group

1. £11.92 to £14.17 per hour - 42 hours a week
2. Full Time and Part Time positions available, with shifts from 8am-8:30pm or 8pm-8:30am
3. Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
4. Flexible shift patterns and rotas to support your work-life balance
5. Full enhanced children’s and adults DBS paid for by Cambian Group
6. Comprehensive training provided, including an 8-day paid intensive induction course, with face-to-face and online learning to support your development, starting immediately
7. 3-5 paid shadowing shifts working with an experienced Support Worker or Team Leader
8. Opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with clinical and local authorities
9. Guaranteed opportunity to be enrolled onto an NVQ in Children and Young People’s Workforce, a nationally recognized qualification, worth over £6,000, fully funded by Cambian Group to support your career progression
10. Additional benefits such as free onsite parking, meals, Cycle to Work scheme, Dental plans, Casual Dress, Pension scheme, Car leasing scheme, and access to Cambian Rewards with discounts on restaurants and family days out
11. Ongoing support and development opportunities from your leadership team

Role Details

We are recruiting Children Support Workers for one of our residential children’s homes in Wisbech.

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

Work involves:

• Working on a rota basis (average hours per month) and 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 outside of school
• Maintaining the home (laundry, cleaning, shopping, etc.)
• Attending and participating in team meetings

Qualifications, Experience, and Requirements

While experience with children or in health and social care is beneficial, it is not essential. We value life skills and are committed to providing full training and support.

We embrace diversity and are creating a family environment for our children and young people.