Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Corwen; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Welcome Bonus

£1,000 Refer a Friend

Free meals during shifts

Free on-site parking

Company vehicle on shifts

Pension scheme

Over 100 free CPD courses

Job summary

CareTech Group’s Branas Isaf is recruiting a Residential Support Worker in Corwen. You will support children with complex needs and work in a therapeutic care team, contributing to their growth and wellbeing.

No prior care experience is required as full training and mentoring are provided, with shift patterns and full-time hours ensuring a balanced lifestyle. A generous welcome package and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience are essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are valued.
• A proactive, positive attitude is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs.
• Be part of a therapeutic care team with education and clinical professionals.
• Encourage growth, independence, and safety in a structured environment.
• Record and update children's records daily using an electronic care recording system.
• Create extraordinary days through meaningful experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

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 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.

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