Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Heywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's residential care is seeking dedicated Children's Residential Care Workers in the Manchester region. The role involves providing support and guidance to children with various needs, ensuring their welfare and development. Candidates should possess empathy and resilience, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays

Paid Sickness Leave

Overtime, On-Call, Sleep-in, and Disturbance Rates

Company Pension

Management Development Programme

Training and Development Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in therapeutic environments or qualifications preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence desirable but not essential.
• Leadership experience and higher-level training valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children aged 8-18.
• Organize activities and outings, ensuring children's needs are prioritized.
• Maintain records and participate in training and therapy sessions.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Resilience

Positive parenting skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Children’s Residential Care Worker

Cambian employees are friendly, supportive, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our service. We are seeking Children’s Residential Care Workers to join our services in the Manchester region. Our goal is to build a stable and welcoming environment where our young people are central to everything we do.

You will be dedicated, thrive on making a difference in others' lives, and seek to develop your skills and knowledge in the children’s home sector.

Do you have what it takes to encourage and help our children to live independently, and to guide and teach them using your own life experiences? Essential qualities include empathy, compassion, resilience, and positive parenting skills.

The workday can be unpredictable, involving organizing activities in the morning and providing 1:1 support in the afternoon.

We offer a competitive package:

• Rate of Pay: £12.36-£13.00 per hour, plus a £30.00 sleep-in rate
• Training and Development Plans including NVQs and career progression opportunities
• 28 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Paid Sickness Leave
• Overtime, On-Call, Sleep-in, and Disturbance Rates
• Casual Dress Code
• Company Pension
• Simply Health (linked to service)
• Days out and activity days off-site
• Management Development Programme from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond

As a Children’s Residential Care Worker, you will be involved in all aspects of the children’s daily lives. The positive impact you have can be immense. You should be emotionally resilient and motivated to make a difference daily. Understanding our children’s backgrounds and ensuring their needs are prioritized is crucial. You must be approachable, detail-oriented, and committed to safeguarding at all times, adhering to all protocols and regulations.

Shift Pattern: 16-24 hours (including sleep-in), on a one-on-two or two-on-four basis.

Typical day in the role involves working with children aged 8-18 with various behavioral and emotional needs, including duties such as:

• Providing high-quality care
• Offering guidance, support, and structure
• Supporting access to education
• Promoting healthy lifestyles and positive choices
• Participating in clinically led training
• Household duties
• Record keeping and report writing
• Organizing outings and activities
• Attending meetings and therapy sessions
• Transporting children to various provisions

Requirements:

• Desirable but not essential: Full UK Driving Licence, NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, experience in therapeutic environments or qualifications, leadership experience, higher-level training and qualifications.

We pride ourselves on our responsible and committed staff, dedicated to achieving high standards and positive outcomes. We provide excellent induction, training, and ongoing support through our Learning & Development Team.

Applicants should demonstrate positivity, innovation, friendliness, empowerment, person-centeredness, and enthusiasm. These values are fundamental to our decision-making and actions to ensure the best outcomes for children and staff alike.

We are committed to safeguarding and welfare. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years, including employment and education history related to working with children and vulnerable individuals.