Residential Childcare Worker: help children feel safe, heard and ready for what's next

Oldham

£12.86-£13.50

1 on 2 off

As a leading provider of behavioural services to Children, we are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest possible quality at all times.

Why this job matters

Every child in our homes has a story that deserves a better next chapter. As a Residential Childcare Worker at Cambian, you'll be the consistent, caring adult who helps them feel safe, build trust and start to thrive.

Life at Cambian

We're a UK residential childcare and education provider with over 200 homes and schools nationwide supporting children and young people with a range of needs.

Our children may have; learning difficulties, suffered some form of trauma or may be at risk of some form of exploitation. You'll work in small teams, with proper support behind you, because this work is easier when no one does it alone.

Your Role

You'll support children day to day, building relationships that help them grow in confidence and independence. You'll:

• Provide warm, consistent day-to-day care

• Help children with routines, education and activities

• Build positive relationships and keep them safe

• Record and share information accurately with your team

• Work to each child's plan, with guidance from your Senior Support Worker

What you'll need; patience, empathy, resilience and a genuine desire to make a difference

We'll train you: no experience needed. We'll support you through Level 3 Diploma / Induction, so what matters is who you are.

What you'll get

£12.86-£13.50 / 1 on 2 off shift pattern / Training and wellbeing support / Clear progression

Where this can take you

RCW > Senior Support Worker > Deputy Manager > Registered Manager > Responsible Individual. Many of our leaders started exactly where you would.

Safeguarding

All colleagues bear responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and additional appropriate training whenever needed.

Pre-Employment Checks

All colleagues must be willing to undergo a full background check prior to starting in post .

This will include:

Enhanced disclosure

Right to work checks

Full employment history (going back to leaving secondary education)

Reference contact information (all roles within the past two years and all roles that involved working directly with vulnerable people)

Overseas police check (for all candidates that have spent at least 12 months overseas during the past 10 years

Once we receive your application you will be invited to arrange a screening call with our AI Talent Agent - Lily.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.