Senior Children's Support Worker — Lead, Develop & Inspire

Caretech Supplies LLC; Torquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £500

Fully paid on-shift meals

Free parking

NVQs and Career progression

28 days holiday

Paid sickness leave

Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in rates

Casual dress code

Company Pension

Simply Health

Activities off site

Management Development Programme

Job summary

Cambian Group is seeking a passionate Senior Support Worker to join our residential service in the South West. You will lead shifts, support a team, and help young people aged 8–18 with diverse behavioural and emotional needs. The role includes travel with youths to education, maintaining records, and fostering educational engagement.

We offer a supportive culture, comprehensive training, a pension, and progression opportunities through our Management Development Programme.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Young People’s workforce
• DBS and reference checks will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where required.
• Ensuring our team are up to date with mandatory learning and assisting with their development.
• Communicating with the on-site team and implementing individual care plans.
• Maintaining accurate records in logs and files for monitoring and evaluation.
• Contributing to team meetings to facilitate staff development.
• Providing care and support to the children in our services.
• Encouraging attendance and engagement in education.
• Traveling with young people to school or college.
• Preparing meals and maintaining the home environment.
• Organising and facilitating social activities.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Young People’s workforce

Job description

Cambian Group is seeking a passionate Senior Support Worker to join our residential service in the South West. You will lead shifts, support a team, and help young people aged 8–18 with diverse behavioural and emotional needs. The role includes travel with youths to education, maintaining records, and fostering educational engagement.

We offer a supportive culture, comprehensive training, a pension, and progression opportunities through our Management Development Programme.