Night Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Workplace pension

Career progression

Overtime 1.25x

Induction course

Enhanced DBS

NVQ Level 4

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc in Newmarket is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker for night shifts (8pm–8:30am) across our children’s homes. The role involves helping children and young people in a caring family environment, with a focus on safety, listening, and positive engagement.

No prior experience is required, but you must be at least 21 and prepared to drive to different home locations. The role includes a 10-day induction and progression opportunities within Cambian Group.

Qualifications

• Ability to support children and young people in a care setting.
• Must demonstrate empathy, patient listening and caring nature.
• Willingness to work night shifts and sleep-ins as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Newmarket based children’s homes for Residential Support Workers! We are looking for a caring and compassionate person with the desire to help children and young people, by making a positive difference to their lives.

This role is working nights - 8pm - 8.30am

Essential Information

236 hours of paid annual leave per annum

• You will receive a monthly rota
• This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!
• The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in
• You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
• Driving is essential due to locations of the homes
• No experience needed

Benefits

• Refer a friend payment scheme - earn up to £2000 per referral
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company. Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy Manager
• Over time paid at x1.25
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group
• Enrolment on to NVQ level 4 Children and Young People’s Workforce after successful completion of six-month probationary period

Although we love experience we care looking for real people to create a family environment for our children. 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!