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The Cambian Group; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Sleep-in allowance £30 per sleep-in

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking compassionate residential care workers to support children and young people in a warm, safe home environment. You’ll build strong relationships, plan engaging activities and provide one-on-one support, with opportunities to accompany young people on off-site trips.

Experience is welcomed but not required; a positive can-do attitude and commitment to safeguarding are essential. Sleep-ins and full induction training are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 due to Ofsted restrictions.
• Full UK driving licence preferable but not essential.
• Sleep-in availability required.
• Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support during challenging times.
• Fostering ambition in young people, helping them achieve goals.
• Supporting educational pursuits of young individuals.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for meetings.
• Empowering young people to participate in decision-making about their lives.
• Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is discussed.
• Encouraging community engagement and attending off-site activities.
• Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and home duties.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Emotional support

Reading situations

Teamwork

Job description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated person seeking an exciting career in residential care? Do you have the passion and drive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for enthusiastic residential care workers to join our amazing team, building strong relationships and fostering a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment to the children and young people in our care.

No two days are the same in this dynamic and fulfilling role! From planning engaging activities and providing one-on-one support to accompanying young people on off-site trips, each day presents new challenges and opportunities. As a residential care worker, you’ll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices.

For this role, whilst experience is preferred it is not necessary – if you have a positive, can-do attitude and the passion to make a real, meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people then this is the perfect role for you!

What We Offer:

• A full two weeks of paid training before starting the role
• Overtime rate of x1.25

Our Shift Patterns:

• 2 – 3 shifts per week on a full-time basis
• Sleep ins are mandatory.

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 due to Ofsted restrictions
• Full UK driving licence preferable but not essential
• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts
• £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

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.