Support Worker

Caretech; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive retailer discounts

Health benefits (dental & optical)

24/7 support

Welcome home environment

Induction program”

Diplomas funded

Promotion pathways

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Birmingham to help young people aged 8–18 with daily routines, emotional support, and engaging activities within a residential setting.

You will work in a 3-bed home, supporting stability, planning outings, and recording care activities while ensuring safeguarding and DBS compliance. Training is provided, and progression pathways are available.

Qualifications

• No prior experience? Training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines like getting ready for school and meals.
• Create a warm home environment with light housekeeping.
• Build relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan activities such as trips to the park, movie nights, creative projects.
• Keep essential records for care.

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Birmingham

Pay: Pay Up to £34,779 (depending on experience and qualifications)

At Cambian Group, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Support Worker, based withinWest Midlandsevery 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 Support Workeryou 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

The home is a 3 bed residential home for young people.. Middle Leaford is registered as a 3 bedded home and can accommodate young people with complex needs following a careful matching process of risks and needs. The home is part of Cambian Group and is committed to providing the best possible care for the young people we look after. We are registered with Ofsted to provide residential care for young people up to 18 years old of either gender with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, through adverse childhood experiences such as trauma, neglect, sexual, physical, mental or emotional abuse or children that are in a situation of family breakdown. The team at Middle Leaford have extensive experience of supporting young people with these specific needs and undertake specific training to cater for more specific individual requirements of a young person should the need arise. At Middle Leaford We have an experienced senior staff team. The home is warm, welcoming and nurturing. Staff have been trained by the IROC team that were allocated to previous young people.

We look after 3 young people up to 18 years old of either gender with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, through adverse childhood experiences such as trauma, neglect, sexual, physical, mental, social or emotional abuse or children that are in a situation of family breakdown. we take a multiagency approach to support young people to get the best care possible to meet their individual care needs. Staff build positive and caring relationships with young people so they are able to male fun loving memories. Staff support and prepare young people for independence by following a through independent living plan and having a transition plan in place. Seeing the progress young people make from when they first arrive on the home is amazing to see and gives the staff a feeling of achievement, that they were able to make a difference in a young person’s life for the better and gave them a positive experience of life.

We have a caring staff team who will look after not only the young people but each other too. We provide a nurturing family environment Staff work together as a team and take a content approach with the young people being firm but fair with the rules and boundaries. Staff take in to account young people’s views feelings and wishes. Staff use each other’s strengths and weakness to achieve the best outcomes possible.

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.

"CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader."

Safeguarding Statement

Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.

Support Worker -Birmingham