Residential Support Worker
| Company: | The Cambian Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.19 to £13.81 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | newmarket, CB8 8JJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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.
We are opening homes in our Specialist Mental Health Division and this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team where you will be nurtured and developed to progress with your career.
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
Full time contracts - 42 hours per week:
£28,806.96 - £33,702.96 + Overtime
236 hours of paid annual leave per annum
We also recruit for Senior Support Workers / Team Leaders 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 – Senior Support Worker / Team Leader – Deputy Manager - Home Manager / Service Manager - Regional 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 4 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!