Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for passionate Support Workers to join their dedicated team in Shropshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. You will be part of a supportive environment, with comprehensive training and career progression opportunities. The organization values integrity, accountability, and enthusiasm, ensuring that every team member can grow and thrive in their career. With competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and a commitment to safeguarding, this position is perfect for those who want to make a difference.

Benefits

Personalized training and development plans

Management Development Programme

28 days holiday

Paid Sickness Leave

Meals provided during shifts

Refer a friend scheme

Simply Health benefits

On-Call, Sleep-in, and Disturbance Rates

Off-site activities and days out

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate shared values: integrity, accountability, and commitment.
• Experience working with children and vulnerable groups is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people to achieve their personal best.
• Participate in training and development programs.

Skills

Person-centered care

Integrity

Accountability

Enthusiasm

Education

Full-time education related to working with children

Job description

Job Opportunity: Support Worker in Shropshire

Are you committed to achieving positive outcomes for others? Are you flexible enough to achieve the above? Are you ready? If you can answer a wholehearted YES! to these questions, we would love to hear from you immediately.

Location: Shropshire

Salary: £30,160 + £3,000 sleep-in bonus (annual average). Salary rising to £31,140 after 18 months.

About Cambian

At Cambian, our vision is to inspire lives and to continually develop them— not just the individuals in our care but their families and communities too! As a leading provider, we ensure that our support is constant, reliable, and of the highest quality at all times.

Join Our Team

We are currently welcoming applications from enthusiastic candidates to join our team in Shropshire. In this role, you will be part of an experienced and supportive team within a fully equipped setting, sharing the goal to enable each child and young person to achieve their personal best.

Our Commitment

We take pride in our dedicated staff who pursue the highest standards and outcomes for the children and young people in our care. We offer comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing development through our Learning & Development Team.

What We Seek

Applicants should demonstrate our shared values: integrity, accountability, commitment, responsibility, person-centeredness, and enthusiasm. These values are essential regardless of previous work experience or positions held. We support your growth from Support Worker to Senior Support or Deputy Manager and beyond.

Safeguarding and Requirements

Cambian is committed to safeguarding children. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check, provide at least two references covering the past two years, and supply employment references related to working with children and vulnerable groups, including details of full-time education.

Benefits

• Rate of Pay: £14.50 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.25x
• Refer a friend scheme: earn up to £1000 per referral
• Personalized training and development plans, including NVQs and career progression
• Management Development Programme from Support Worker to Registered Manager
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Paid Sickness Leave
• On-Call, Sleep-in, and Disturbance Rates
• Simply Health benefits
• Off-site activities and days out
• Meals provided during shifts