Location
Paignton
Contract
Bank / Zero Hour Contract, Full Time, Part Time
Role Type
Permanent
Working hours per week
40
Salary
£ £13.31
Closing Date
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Position: Support Worker – Children's Residential Care
Location: Paignton, TQ4
Hourly Rate: £12.69 – £13.31 (based on experience/qualifications)
Overtime Rate: 1.25x
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people?
Are you driven to create positive outcomes for others?
Are you flexible, compassionate, and child-focused?
Are you ready to take the next step in a rewarding and meaningful career?
If this sounds like you – we'd love to hear from you today
Why Join Cambian Group?
Working with us isn't just a job - it's a purpose. At Cambian, we believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow, thrive, and achieve their personal best. As a Support Worker in one of our specialist children's residential homes, you'll be doing more than just providing care - you'll be helping to shape futures.
You'll join a warm, experienced team in a fully equipped, welcoming home where children are supported to flourish. Our goal is simple: to empower each young person to feel safe, heard, and valued - while helping them gain the life skills and confidence they need to build a brighter future.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you'll act as a positive role model and trusted adult in a child's life. You'll provide emotional support and practical guidance, while also creating a safe and supportive environment.
Your Daily Activities Might Include
Helping the children get ready for school or appointments
Cooking healthy meals like tea or breakfast together
Supporting with homework or evening routines
Organising fun activities such as baking, crafts, movie nights, or walks
Attending key events like parents' evenings or special days out
Creating consistent boundaries and offering reassurance
Celebrating their achievements, big and small
Supporting them to build independence – from budgeting to personal care
Most importantly, being there as a calm, dependable, and caring adult when they need it most
You'll work closely with colleagues, social workers, teachers, and therapists – forming part of a multidisciplinary team all working in the child's best interests.
What We Offer
Comprehensive induction and training from day one
Ongoing professional development through our Learning & Development Team
A beautiful, well-equipped home environment tailored to children's needs
A team who values your voice and input
A chance to make a genuine difference every single day
What We're Looking For
You don't need all the qualifications – we care about who you are as a person.
We're Looking For People Who Are
Friendly, empathetic, and patient
Enthusiastic and full of positive energy
Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure
Natural role models with a child-first approach
Willing to learn and grow in the role
Experience in mental health, social care, or with children and young people is highly desirable, but not essential – full training is provided.
New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.
Important Information – Please Read
This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
You must be able to provide two professional references covering the last two years.
You'll need to supply details of all roles involving children or vulnerable adults, and provide full employment history back to full-time education.
If you're ready to begin a rewarding, child-focused career where you'll play a key role in shaping a young person's future – apply now and start your journey with Cambian.
Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.
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