Residential Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend up to £2000

Pension scheme after 3 months

Overtime paid at 1.25x

Fully paid induction course

Enhanced DBS paid by Cambian Group

NVQ Level 4 training after probation

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is seeking a caring and compassionate person to join our Specialist Mental Health Division. This is a full-time role, 42 hours per week, involving working across multiple homes and 365 days a year with holiday cover.

You must be 21+ due to Ofsted regulations and driving is essential because of the locations of the homes. An induction and progression path are provided, with enhanced DBS paid by Cambian Group and NVQ level 4 training after probation.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• You must be 21+ due to Ofsted regulations.
• Driving is essential due to locations of the homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide caring support to children and young people to make a positive difference in their lives.
• Create a welcoming family environment and maintain calm, supportive communication.
• Participate in a structured induction and progression pathway within Cambian Group.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Good listening

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.

We are opening homes in our Specialist Mental Health Division and this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team where you will be nurtured and developed to progress with your career.

We are looking for a caring and compassionate person with the desire to help children and young people, by making a positive difference to their lives.

Essential Information

• Full time contracts - 42 hours per week:
• 236 hours of paid annual leave per annum
• You will receive a monthly rota

We also recruit for Senior Support Workers / Team Leaders and Deputy Manager positions

• This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!
• You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
• Driving is essential due to locations of the homes
• No experience needed

Benefits

• Refer a friend payment scheme - earn up to £2000 per referral
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company. Support Worker – Senior Support Worker / Team Leader – Deputy Manager - Home Manager / Service Manager - Regional Manager
• Over time paid at x1.25
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group
• Enrolment on to NVQ level 4 Children and Young People’s Workforce after successful completion of six-month probationary period

Although we love experience we care looking for real people to create a family environment for our children. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!