Residential Support Worker
Location: Warrington
Pay: £14-£14.50 per hour plus £30 per sleep in
Shift pattern: 1 on 2 off basis including sleep ins
Extraordinary Days Every Day
At Cambian you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker, based within Wigan every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported.
A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.
What You’ll Do
As a Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.
Where You’ll Do It
Our home is a two bed Children's home for those with LD and EBD needs. Staff are therapeutically trained in being able to deliver a unique service that caters for Children's needs whom may have suffered abuse neglect and lack of parental guidance in their short lives. The home is situated on a quite suburban street and has family feel with neutral décor and modern furnishings.
We have one young person in the home currently. Our young person is friendly and working towards semi independence with assistance from staff and also ahs access to a mentor whom visits the home Monday to Friday to complete independent life skills and facilitates regular activities. Our young person is seeking part time employment and education. Our young person also has access to in house clinical services whom also provide supervisions and training to the staff team to further assist out young person.
The team has regular team meetings, group supervisions as well as individual supervisions to ensure they are receiving support in order to care for our young people. The team plan activities outside of education hours and support education as well as independent skills to further promote our young people to prepare for independence. We treat the home as ‘Home from home’ to give that family feel.
Who You Are
Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.
Experience in residential childcare
Why Join Us?
Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)
Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years
24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation
A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space
Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction
Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion
Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do
Your Next Step
This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.
Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!
Safeguarding Statement
Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
