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The Cambian Group; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking a dedicated Children and Young Person’s Residential Care Worker to support within a dynamic residential setting. You will provide emotional support, help young people make positive choices, and assist with daily activities in a nurturing environment.

Role requires flexibility, calmness in challenging situations, and a willingness to participate in sleep-in shifts. No prior experience is required, and full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older
• Full UK driving licence, 12+ months old
• No prior experience required, passion for working with young people
• Attendance at a 2-week training programme
• Must be available for sleep-in shifts
• Comprehensive induction and training provided
• Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support during challenging times
• Foster ambition and help young people reach goals
• Support educational pursuits of young people
• Maintain accurate records and prepare written reports for meetings
• Empower young people to participate in decisions about their lives
• Advocate for young people in meetings where they are discussed
• Encourage community involvement and attendance at off-site activities
• Care for children and young people, manage home duties (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping)

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker - Driving Licence Required

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
• 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.