Residential Support Worker

CareTech Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CareTech Group as a Residential Support Worker and make a difference in the lives of young people. In this role, you'll provide daily support, build trust, and create a warm environment. We offer thorough training and a path for career growth, ensuring you have the tools to succeed while enriching lives through meaningful interactions.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts at major retailers

Health benefits including dental and optical cashback

24/7 support helpline and hardship grants

Fully funded training and career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, training provided.
• Warm, patient individual focused on supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and activities.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Keep essential records for care.

Skills

Warmth

Patience

Listening

Encouragement

Job description

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Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Cambian, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker, based within 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

Cherry Orchard is a solo home in the Handsworth Wood area of Birmingham; it is a diverse and inclusive home, we have staff members from all walks of life and we enjoy discussing and celebrating all cultures. Our team are warm and fun and have made Cherry orchard a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for the young person. We work alongside the mental health practitioner and our mentor team with RLE to support the young people and help them to achieve their best.

Our team have described our young person as funny, clever, curious, he is a good person, he enjoys food, he is polite, and he is caring. He is accomplished as he has come a long way in such a short space of time, proud of his achievements and the work we have put in together as a team to support him. He has helped us to develop patience and build empathy and curiosity.

We come together for the young person and eachother by attending regular team meetings, having good communication with eachother, with the young person and with individuals and agencies outside of the home. We support each other by listening to each other and talking to each other about problems. We discuss with each other how best to support him, making sure we plan things for him before going to him. We have weekly meetings with the young person, we do lots of activities and sometimes come together as a bigger group for him to do things together.

Who You Are

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.

No prior experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training.

Why Join Us?

Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)

Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years

24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation

A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space

Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction

Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion

Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do

Your Next Step

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.