Support Worker, Community Health

Overview

Children's Residential Care Worker

£12.69 - £13.31 per hour (DoE) + £30 sleep rate (where required)

Everything you do matters. From the moment you open the door and enter one of our services you become something more than you once were. Walking through the door at Cambian means having a direct impact on the futures of the young people in our care. Our homes accommodate young people aged 8–18 from a variety of backgrounds and with varying levels of social, emotional and mental health needs.

Our aim is to create the best possible outcomes for them to allow every single one of them to reach their full potential.

The days can be long, but you will make a genuine difference to our young people on a daily basis, ensuring minimum interruption to their lives and filling their days with meaningful interactions other people may take for granted.

You will help with daily routines such as getting young people ready for the day, supporting school or activities, maintaining a home-like environment, and assisting with homework, meals, and recreational activities. Evenings and weekends typically involve fun and outings such as games or movies.

There is paperwork and planning involved, but the work is meaningful and varied.

How we appreciate you

We offer a strong induction program with two weeks of content delivered face to face, and we will fund NVQ 3-4-5 if you show capability and desire.

Pay: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour. 224 hours (5.6 weeks) annual leave. Bonuses: you can do up to 10 sleep-ins per month paid at £30 per sleep. Career development: opportunities to progress within our ranks. Flexible benefits package from day one, including a Pluxxee UK membership with discounts at major retailers and access to a 24-hour helpline for you and your next of kin.

Caretech Foundation match funding and staff hardship grants. After 2 years’ service, Simply Health benefits with cash back for dental and optical appointments.

Our services are designed to feel like home. You do you. We are proud of every individual and their ongoing pursuit of high standards and outcomes for the children and young people in our care and for each other.

Values

All applicants must demonstrate our common values:
Friendly, Positive, Innovative, Empowering and Person-Centred
. These values underpin the decisions we make and actions we take to achieve the best outcomes for all involved.

Cambian is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children. All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and must provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and vulnerable groups and details of employment going back to full-time education.

Other notes:
This role is for candidates who are able to work in residential care settings with young people aged 8–18 and who share our values and commitment to safeguarding.