Residential Children's Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc in Moston, Greater Manchester is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help young people aged 8–18 with daily routines, school readiness, and engaging activities within a warm, supportive home environment.

You will build trusting relationships, provide emotional support, and assist with planning trips and creative projects while maintaining accurate records for care planning. Sleep-in shifts are paid separately, and a collaborative team supports your growth.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualification in Residential Childcare is required or preferred.
• Ability to build trust with young people aged 8–18.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and getting ready for school.
• Prepare meals, assist with activities and outings.
• Create a warm, homely environment and assist with light housekeeping.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Keep essential records for care planning.

Skills

Residential childcare

Empathy

Communication

Education

Experience or qualification in Residential Childcare

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Moston, Greater Manchester

Pay: £12.86-£13.50 per hour plus £30 per sleep in

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Cambian you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker, based within the Manchester region every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

As a Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.

Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.

Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.

Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Where You’ll Do It

Our home is a spacious and well presented property in Moston. It has a large open plan kitchen with a games room attached and a cinema room in the back garden. It is located facing a large park and all our boys have their own personalised bedrooms.

The staff team at our home are quick to identify any talents our young men may possess and we will encourage and support development in these areas. The last two years we have had young men secure employment as accountants and cricket coaches! Staff will recognise and reward all progression by our young men and we are very proud of our boy’s achievements!

The staff team are fully qualified and experienced and their strength lies in the nurturing, understanding and loving approach they offer to our young people.

Who You Are

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Experience or qualification in Residential Childcare  —  free  

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