Are you passionate about empowering young people and helping them find their voice? At Karoo Group, we’ve just opened a new solo provision nestled in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside—and we’re looking for a Support Worker who’s ready to champion the rights, choices, and well-being of the young people in our care.
Who Are We Looking For?
Someone who genuinely wants to change lives—a person who sees beyond challenges to the potential in every young person. If you’re ready to build meaningful relationships, bring warmth and consistency, and be a steady presence in the lives of children and young people with complex backgrounds, you’ll fit right in.
Your Role:
As a Support Worker, you will act as a corporate parent—providing love, guidance, and a safe space for growth. Working within the Trauma Informed model, you’ll help young people feel understood and valued. Your daily duties will include:
- Building trusting, supportive relationships with young people who have experienced complex early lives
- Protecting and safeguarding their welfare at all times
- Embedding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles to promote trust, respect, and positive outcomes
- Supporting children and young people with complex needs through crisis intervention and structured routines
- Advocating for their wishes, thoughts, and feelings, ensuring their voices are heard
- Delivering high-quality care that addresses physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social needs
- Assisting the Residential Home Manager in exceeding expectations during Inspections and Regulation 44 visits
- Participating in activities, appointments, and flexible shift patterns, including weekends and overnights
What You’ll Bring:
- A professional qualification such as QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or a willingness to achieve this within statutory timelines
- At least two years’ experience working with children or young people in residential care (desirable)
- Confidence engaging with young people who present complex emotional needs and challenging behaviours
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends, late shifts, overnights, and bank holidays
Why Karoo Group?
We believe in fostering a culture of Playfulness, Love, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy (PLACE)—principles that guide our Positive Behaviour Support approach. At Karoo, you’re not just supporting young people; you’re helping to shape futures in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Additional Benefits:
- Casual dress code
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Convenient on-site parking
- Employee referral programme
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the responsibility of working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, and we expect all team members to share this commitment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £31,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work days:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Support Worker - Day Shifts
