Specialist Residential Support Worker

The Cambian Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking a Specialist Residential Support Worker to provide support for children and young people in East Riding of Yorkshire. Candidates must be compassionate and flexible, fulfilling a variety of roles from organizing activities to daily household tasks. The role offers competitive pay rates with opportunities for career development and necessary qualifications funding.

Benefits

£30 Sleep in rate

Overtime paid at enhanced rate

10-day paid intensive induction training

3-5 paid shadowing shifts

Free onsite parking and meals during shifts

Long service annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Continued support for development

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Relevant qualifications in specialized discipline preferred.
• Experience in sports coaching or related fields considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organise and facilitate social activities for children and young people.
• Attend parental appointments and help with household tasks.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with clinical teams.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Compassion

Education

Relevant qualification in specialised discipline

Sports coaching or health and fitness related

Job description

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Specialist Residential Support Worker, East Riding of Yorkshire

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Client:

The Cambian Group

Location:

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a positive, caring and compassionate role model looking for an exciting, new career opportunity providing invaluable support to children and young people?

About us:

We are Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You will find that you are part of a close, supportive team, all focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone.

About the role:

The working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself doing a variation of duties such as organising activities to attending parental appointments. We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices.

We work on a rota basis (average hours a month full time) plus sleep ins depending on the size of the home.

• You’ll be meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with OFSTED regulations
• Helping to organise and facilitate a number of social activities with our young people, such as days out, work in the community and even the occasional holiday!
• You’ll help us in the day to day running of the home with things like laundry, general housekeeping, shopping, meal prep and lots of fun things like baking!
• You’ll attend and participating in team meetings sharing ideas and best practice
• You’ll work closely with our clinical team and the local authorities.

Specialist qualifications considered may include:

• Sports and fitness related (sports coaching, health and fitness/well-being, sports science)
• Other specialisms considered

Qualification requirements:Relevant qualification in specialised discipline

Locations:Tadcaster, Hull, Goole and Selby

You MUST have a full UK driving licence due to the location and nature of the work.

What we can offer:

• £30 Sleep in rate (2-3 sleep ins per week)
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• hours annual leave per year
• Career enhancing qualifications and clear progression
• Full enhanced children’s and adults DBS paid for by Cambian Group
• 10-day paid intensive induction training course, face to face and online learning to support your development starting immediately
• 3-5 paid shadowing shifts working with an experienced Support Worker or Team Leader
• Guaranteed opportunity to be enrolled onto an NVQ Children and Young people’s workforce which is a national recognised qualification within the industry and profession of children’s residential services. This is worth over £6k and fully funded by Cambian Group to support you in progressing your career.
• Free onsite parking and meals provided during your shift
• Long service annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Continued support and opportunity for development from your leadership team

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.