Childrens Residential Support Worker - Driving Licence Required


Company:	The Cambian Group
Salary:	£13.19 to £13.81 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stansted, CM22 6EH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

NO SPONSORSHIP / NO SPONSORSHIP SWAPS AVAILIBLE

Must have a full UK driving licence that is at least 12 months old

£30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift (an additional £3,120 based on 2 sleep ins per week)

An additional overtime pay of x1.25 your hourly rate.

Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance) – FULL TIME

Shift Patterns: 2 – 3 shifts per week (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off. 08:00am until 11:00pm – with sleep in) – FULL TIME

Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable, able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whilst proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example.

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!

The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Children and Young Person’s Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing emotional support during challenging times

Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential

Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals

Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.

Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future

Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion

Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks

Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.)

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

Minimum age requirement: 21 years old

Full UK driving license preferable

No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people

Attendance at a 2-week training program required

Must have availability for sleep-in shifts

Benefits:

Comprehensive induction and training provided

2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance

Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!

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