Job Description

Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care | Full Training Provided

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: Starting at £31,824.00

Full Time | Flexible Shifts | Sleep-ins Required

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them build brighter futures?

At FEVACA, we are looking for caring, motivated and resilient Support Workers to join our residential care team supporting young people aged 13–18.

Many of the young people we support have experienced trauma or instability. Your role will be to provide stability, encouragement and guidance, helping them rebuild trust, develop independence, and move forward with confidence.

No previous residential childcare experience? Full training is provided for the right candidate. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to positively change a young person’s life.

Why Join FEVACA?

We invest in our people because great support starts with a great team.

Funded Level 3 and Level 5 Residential Childcare qualifications

Clear progression routes into Senior and Management roles

Comprehensive training programme including safeguarding and therapeutic practice

24/7 management and on-call support

Flexible shift patterns to support work-life balance

Enhanced DBS paid for

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service

You will also work alongside experienced professionals from a range of sectors, providing a unique learning and development environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people

• Support young people to develop life skills and independence

• Encourage engagement in education, activities and hobbies

• Support young people through important life transitions

• Maintain accurate records and reports

• Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, families and other professionals

• Create a safe, supportive and nurturing home environment

• Participate in training and development programmes

Your role will help young people feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their goals. Every interaction you have can help a young person build confidence, feel valued, and believe in their future.

Shift Pattern

Our shifts are flexible and based on the needs of the home, typically including:

• 9am – 10pm followed by a sleep-in

• 8:00am – 11:00pm followed by a sleep-in

Shifts operate on a rota across Monday – Sunday, including weekends and bank holidays. xbpsjku

What We’re Looking For

Essential

Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position)

Flexible availability including weekends

A genuine passion for supporting young people

Strong communication and record-keeping skills

Positive and solution-focused mindset

Reliable with good timekeeping

Confidence to work independently when required

Desirable

Experience working with young people or in social care

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work towards it)

Apply Today

Start a career where you change lives — including your own.

Submit your application today!