Support Worker

CareTech Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care seeks a Residential Support Worker in Widnes. You'll support young people aged 8-18 in a family-oriented environment, promoting their emotional and social development. No experience required; passion and a caring nature are key. Join a team dedicated to making a difference.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts at major retailers

Health benefits after two years

24/7 support via the CareTech Foundation

Fully funded induction training

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager.
• No prior experience necessary, passion is important.
• Must pass an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with their daily routines.
• Create a warm, homely environment.
• Plan and join fun activities.

Skills

Patience

Listening

Encouragement

Job description

Shift Pattern: 10am to 10pm

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Cambian, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker, based within Widnes every 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 Residential Support Worker you 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

Our home is most importantly a family home, this family feel is something important to us and a big part of why we all love what we do so much and why we continue to achieve such positive outcomes for our children and team. Our children have shared ‘this is our home and we are all a family, we love living here, everyone cares about us so much’. We have a larger home with lots of space, rooms in our home downstairs include a games room, self care room and education room, this along with kitchen/dining rooms, living room, utility room and wrap around garden. We have three wonderful young people living in our home, between our three children we are never short of a joke, entertainment or kindness, we feel very lucky to care for our children who make us proud every day.

Our team work together as a family, we understand and recognise that supporting each other and working together helps to make our house a home. We have a strong long-standing team that offer experience and consistency to our home that is valued by all.

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.

Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

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.

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Created on 14/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom