Residential Support worker

Cambian Group Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Health benefits

24/7 support

Welcoming home

Fully funded induction

Career growth

Supportive team

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc in Manchester is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help young people aged 8–18 in a 5-bed home in Longsight/Manchester. You’ll support daily routines, care, and safety, creating a warm, homely environment.

Training is provided; no prior experience is required. You’ll build relationships, plan activities, and keep essential records to ensure the best possible care, while safeguarding young people at all times.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient and a great listener focused on outcomes.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines: getting ready for school and meals.
• Assist with light housekeeping to keep a warm home.
• Build relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities like trips to the park and movie nights.
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Skills

Warmth

Active listening

Patience

Encouragement

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Longsight, 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 5 bedded home which currently has 4 young people living there, and an enthusiastic staff team that enjoy working with the young people. The young people make us proud with the effort and commitment that they make to improving their lives. The team work hard to support each other, and ensure that the workload is shared and equal each day.

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.

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.