Residential Childcare Support Worker

Job description

Residential Childcare Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent

Specific Hours: 08:00 - 20:00, 12-hour shifts

Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire

Salary

Unqualified: Base salary of £30,277.23 with potential to earn up to £34,381.23 with sleep‐ins

Qualified: Base salary of £31,867.18 with potential to earn up to £35,971.18 with sleep‐ins

Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent.

What We Offer

Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression

Fixed 12-hour shift rota, 08:00 - 20:00

Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun, 48 hours

Week 2: Weds, Thurs, Fri, 36 hours

Guaranteed minimum average of 168 hours per month

Waking night contracts available

236 hours annual leave per year, including bank holidays

Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years, up to 272 hours

Pension scheme, after qualifying period

Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications

About Area CamdenArea Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‐quality, family‐style residential care built on values of respect, dignity, choice and positive parenting. We support young people aged 11‐18, with all care tailored to their individual needs.

Support Workers play a key role in keeping young people safe and helping them develop emotionally, socially and academically. In this role, you'll build positive relationships, support young people with emotional and behavioural needs, and help them feel included in their local community.

Main Responsibilities

Create a safe, nurturing environment that supports each young person's development

Provide emotional and social support, helping young people build positive relationships and engage in their local community

Promote confidence, self‐esteem and independence, encouraging positive life choices

Maintain accurate records, including daily updates, safeguarding information and health & safety checks

Assess individual needs and contribute to planning, reviewing and implementing care plans

Work collaboratively with managers, colleagues and external professionals; supervise family contact when required

Support daily living needs in line with each young person's care plan

Assist with household tasks, meal planning, shopping and preparing balanced meals, involving young people where appropriate

Required Attributes

Have the ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive way

Be self‐motivated with a positive nature

Be sensitive and reflective

Have the ability to listen and empathise

Be able to work individually and within a team

Have experience working in the care sector or residential care

Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare – we are looking for passionate and caring individuals whom we will support to gain a qualification.

Be willing to work some bank holidays

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ely

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English