Team Leader

Cambian Group Plc; Bolton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at major retailers

Health benefits (dental/optical)

24/7 support from CareTech Foundation

Welcoming home environment

Fully funded induction

Diploma funding (Levels 3-5)

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc in Bolton is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help young people aged 8–18 with daily routines, school prep and well-being.

You’ll create a warm home environment, build trust, and record essential care notes while providing emotional support and planning engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and support young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people with daily routines and school preparation.
• Prep meals and plan activities to engage them.
• Create a warm, homely environment with light housekeeping.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Keep essential records to ensure quality care.

Skills

Warm

Active listening

Patience

Encourager

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Location: Bolton

Pay: £14.21 per hour plus £30 per sleep in

Extraordinary Days Every Day

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

We are a solo residential children’s home, which means we provide individualised care and focused support to one young person at a time. Our setting is designed to feel safe, homely, and nurturing rather than institutional, allowing us to build strong, trusting relationships and create a calm, stable environment.

The young people we care for often come to us with complex backgrounds and a range of emotional and behavioural needs. Supporting them can be challenging but is also rewarding; seeing their progress, no matter how small, gives us a strong sense of purpose and pride.

Our team works closely together, maintaining consistent boundaries and routines while sharing observations to ensure we respond appropriately to the young person’s needs. We also prioritise staff wellbeing, offering each other emotional support and regular communication to maintain a positive, resilient approach.

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.

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.