Residential Support Workers
No sponsorship available
Are you looking for career that will offer the opportunity to make a difference?
A rewarding opportunity to provide children with the support required within our homes.
We offer:
Paid 2-week induction programme
Funding and support to gain NVQ Level 3 & 4 Diploma in Childcare
Blue light card eligibility
234 hours holiday per year
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted gym membership
Blue light discount card
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts at stores
Intensive induction programme and ongoing training
Career progression opportunities
Great working environment
Free enhanced DBS check
If you can offer stability, understanding, compassion and empathy for when dealing with difficult and challenging situations whilst also being able to have some fun and get involved with events outside the home then this could be the right move for you.
We are recruiting for a Residential Care Workers for our homes. Working on a rota basis, establishing relationships which young people perceive to be positive, warm and rewarding. Providing advice, assistance and support to enable young people to address past and present difficulties.
The working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself spending the entire morning organising activities and the afternoon providing 1:1 support. No two days are the same. The right type of person needs to be flexible, adaptable and to be able to read situations and help our young people make positive choices.
MUST HAVE UK DRIVING LICENCE
What will I be doing?
Working closely and collaborative with clinical and local authorities
Guaranteed opportunity to be enrolled onto an NVQ Children and Young people's workforce which is a national recognised qualification within the industry and profession of children's residential services. This is worth over £6k and fully funded by The Cambian Group to support you in progressing your career.
What we offer:
Free onsite parking, meals and other benefits such as Cycle to work, Dental plans, Casual Dress, Pension scheme, Car leasing scheme, The Cambian Rewards full of discounted restaurants and days out for the family!
Continued support and opportunity for development from your leadership team
The working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself doing a variation of duties such as organising activities to attending parental appointments. We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices.
Working on a rota basis (average 169 hours a month full time) plus sleep ins depending on the size of the home. We do understand personal commitments and will be pleased to talk about flexible working
Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with OFSTED regulations
Organising and facilitating Social Activities (out of school)
Maintaining the home (laundry, cleaning shopping etc.)
Attending & participating in team meetings
Qualifications/Experience/Requirements
- We are looking for people who have life skills, having experience with children or health and social care would benefit but this NOT essential for us at The Cambian as full training and support will be provided
- We are creating a family for our incredible Children & Young people therefore we welcome a diverse culture
We are The Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You will find that you are part of a close, supportive team, all focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone.
Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. The Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the