Support Worker

CareTech; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for experienced Residential Support Workers to join their team at The Forum School in Blandford Forum. The role involves assisting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder in developing life skills and providing a nurturing environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a flexible approach to shifts, and a clean UK Driving Licence. This position offers both full-time and part-time options, ensuring a rewarding experience in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for improving the lives of young people.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexible approach to shift work, adapting to varying scheduling needs.
• Mature, calm demeanor with active listening skills.
• Must hold a clean Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people in developing life skills, qualifications, and confidence.
• Provide a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes individual growth.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care plans.
• Act as a positive role model while engaging young people in educational and social activities.
• Facilitate and support daily living tasks and routines, ensuring safety and well‑being.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Active listening

Flexible approach to shift work

Passion for improving young people's lives

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Role

Residential Support Worker

Location

The Forum School, Blandford Forum

Contract

Full Time, Part Time

Working Hours

42 hours per week

Salary

From £13.27 up to £13.77 DOE

Closing Date

Friday 23 January 2026

We are looking for the best to join the best! The Forum School is recruiting now for experienced Residential Support Workers to join their growing team. The Forum School, a 38‑52 week school and home for children and young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, prioritises finding people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist young people in developing life skills, qualifications, and confidence.
• Provide a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes individual growth.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care plans.
• Act as a positive role model while engaging young people in educational and social activities.
• Facilitate and support daily living tasks and routines, ensuring safety and well‑being.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Genuine passion for improving the lives of young people.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexible approach to shift work, adapting to varying scheduling needs.
• Mature, calm demeanour with active listening skills.
• Must hold a clean Full UK Driving Licence.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

Cambian pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian 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 be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

If you want to learn from and work with a highly specialist, incredibly proud and integrated team that unlocks the potential of young people who will challenge you, stand up to you, then trust you and ultimately move forward because of you, then please talk to us. We’d love to help you move forward too.