Residential Childcare Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS covered

Induction and training provided

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is hiring Residential Care Workers to support children and young people across Bedford and Essex. You will build warm relationships, provide guidance, and help empower young people to address past and present challenges.

The role involves dynamic, varied days with 40-hour weeks on a rotating rota, including sleep-in shifts. Training is provided, and enhanced DBS is part of the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 years old.
• Full UK driving license preferable.
• No prior experience required, just a passion for working with young people.
• Attendance at a 2-week training program required.
• Must be available for sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support during challenging times for young people.
• Foster ambition and support educational pursuits.
• Maintain accurate records and write reports for planning meetings.
• Empower young people to participate in decisions about their lives.
• Act as advocate in meetings about the young person.
• Encourage community engagement and attendance at off-site activities.
• Maintain the home including laundry, cooking, cleaning, and shopping.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

2-week training program

Job description

Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

What we are offering:

• £30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift
• Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.2x your hourly rate.
• Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)
• Shift Patterns: 2-3 shifts per week (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off. 08:00am until 11:00pm - with sleep in)

We are looking for Residential Care workers to join our home within Bedford and Essex who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties.

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 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

Benefits:

• £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

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team.