Overview
Location: Newton-le-Willows. Contract: Full Time. Role Type: Permanent. Working hours per week: 40. Salary: £14-£14.50.
Children's Residential Care Worker – Cambian. Working with young people aged 8-18 in our homes, you will help create a home-like environment, support daily routines, education, and activities, and contribute to positive outcomes for the young people in our care.
Responsibilities
* Ensure daily routines are in place (getting up, ready for school or activities, meals, homework support) and maintain a home-like environment in the service.
* Engage with young people through meaningful activities, trips, games, and supervision to support development and safety.
* Complete required paperwork and planning as part of safeguarding and service delivery.
* Provide emotional and practical support, listen to concerns, and build trust with young people.
* Assist with daily tasks such as housing upkeep (e.g., cleaning) and preparing meals as part of maintaining a comfortable home.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years, including references for positions related to working with children and the vulnerable.
* A demonstrate of our shared values: Friendly, Positive, Innovative, Empowering and Person-Centred.
* Capability and desire to develop professionally (induction and opportunities for NVQ funding are provided).
Benefits & Development
* Induction: two weeks of content delivered face to face, plus NVQ 3-4-5 funding if you demonstrate capability and desire.
* Career development: many senior leaders promoted from within.
* Flexible benefits: access to Pluxxee UK discounts (ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Primark, M&S) and a 24-hour helpline for you and your next of kin.
* Caretech Foundation match funding, staff hardship grants, and Simply Health benefits after two years of service.
Company values
We are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all children in our care. Our common values are Friendly, Positive, Innovative, Empowering and Person-Centred.
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