Support worker

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. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Wisbech 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. Essential Information We offer full time and bank contracts We offer a basic salary of £24,793.60 (£11.92 per hour), plus 2800 to £3600 sleep in payments (based on 8-10 ,sleep ins per month) 224 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 Over time 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 Although we love experience we care looking for real people to create a family environment for our children. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you