Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Corwen; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £500

Refer a Friend £1,000

Free meals during shifts

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Branas Isaf Children’s Services, part of CareTech Group, is recruiting Residential Support Workers in Corwen. You will provide emotional and practical support to children with complex needs and work within a therapeutic care team to support their development.

No prior care experience is required as full training and mentoring are provided, including a 2 days on / 4 days off rota and DBS checks. A full UK manual driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate empathy and patience in interactions with children and young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are valued in a therapeutic care setting.
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs.
• Be part of a therapeutic care team alongside education and clinical professionals.
• Encourage independence and personal growth in a safe, structured environment.
• Document daily records accurately using an electronic care recording system.
• Create meaningful experiences to deliver Extraordinary Days Every Day.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Corwen (Full UK Manual Driving Licence Required)

Outstanding Work-Life Balance | 2 Days On / 4 Days Off | £500 Welcome Bonus | £1,000 Refer a Friend

Extraordinary Days Every Day

We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services.

At Branas Isaf Children’s Services, part of the CareTech Group, we believe in creating Extraordinary Days Every Day for the children and young people we support. We are now recruiting Residential Support Workers in Corwen. Whether you’re experienced or completely new to care, if you have the right values, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs (including emotional and behavioural difficulties)
• Be part of a therapeutic care team alongside education and clinical professionals
• Encourage young people to grow, develop independence, and thrive in a safe and structured environment
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately.
• Help create Extraordinary Days Every Day through positive, meaningful experiences

Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence (essential)
• Willingness to work unsociable hours (evenings, weekends, and overnight sleep-ins)
• Ability to commit to a 2 days on (with sleep-ins) / 4 days off rolling rota
• No prior experience required – full training and mentoring provided

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Whether you’ve worked in care, education support work, residential childcare or youth services, customer service facing roles or another people focused role, we value transferable skills such as:

• Empathy and patience
• Strong communication and teamwork
• A proactive, positive attitude

Our Values

• Compassionate and caring approach
• Empowering young people to reach their potential
• Person-centred care tailored to individual needs
• Innovative methods in therapeutic practice

Why Join Us?

• Rural location – Corwen
• 2 on / 4 off shift pattern – enjoy an excellent work-life balance
• Part of a supportive, award-winning UK care provider
• Make a genuine impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people
• No previous care experience necessary – full training provided
• Competitive salary, with enhanced rates for qualified staff
• £500 Welcome Bonus
• £1,000 Refer a Friend scheme
• Fully funded QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Paid induction and specialist therapeutic training
• Free meals provided during shifts (residential homes)
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Free on-site parking
• Company vehicle available during shifts
• Access to over 100 free online CPD courses
• Pension scheme
• Annual employee awards and recognition events
• Access to CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends

About Branas Isaf and CareTech

Part of the CareTech Group, one of the UK’s leading social care providers, Branas Isaf has delivered therapeutic residential childcare, education, and support for over 25 years. We specialise in supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges, offering a nurturing environment that promotes healing and growth.

Your Next Step

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.