Overview
We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.
As we celebrate our successful opening of our 4th home at Merida we are now looking at the 5th home. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Newmarket based children’s homes for Residential Support Workers! We are looking for a caring and compassionate person with the desire to help children and young people, by making a positive difference to their lives.
Responsibilities
* Support children and young people to help them reach their potential and make a positive difference in their lives.
* Be calm in situations, offer advice, be a good listening ear, and show unconditional positive regard.
Essential Information
* We offer full time and bank contracts
* We offer an hourly rate of £12.69 - £13.31 for days 8am-8:30pm
* 236 hours of paid annual leave per annum
* We offer higher rates of pay for Team Leader and Deputy Manager positions
* You will receive a monthly rota
* This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, New year and all the fun holidays, but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!
* The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in
* You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
* Driving is essential due to locations of the homes
* No experience needed
Benefits
* Refer a friend payment scheme
* Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
* Progression within the company: Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy Manager
* Overtime paid at x1.25
* Fully paid 10-day induction course
* Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group
* Enrolment on to NVQ level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce after successful completion of six-month probationary period
Salary / Benefits: From: £12.69 To: £13.31 per hour
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