Support Worker

2 Days Old

Residential Support Worker Location: Preston Pay: £12.69-£14 per hour £30 per sleep in Shift pattern: 1 on 2 off including sleep ins Extraordinary Days Every Day At Cambian, you’re not just working

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
- you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker, based within Preston 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 2 bedded home in a quite area of Farington in Leyland.

We have a spacious home so there’s lots of room for the young people to do things in the home without feeling on top of each other.

We also have an outside room where we have gym equipment or can be used as an area to chill out if they feel this is needed.

We have a large garden and also a house rabbit! The home is homely and warm.

Both young people in the home are funny and are able to have good conversations with staff.

We get on well with the young people and enjoy conversations about different topics.

They both have different needs which we support in and out the home.

We also appreciate at times they may want space on their own which we respect.

We all work as a team to support each other.

We are all consistent and on the same pages.

We discuss any changes and agree them as a team so everyone feels heard and listened to.

Staff at times have swapped shifts to help support other staff members.

We support and encourage the young people to achieve their best possible outcomes.

This is highlighted that a number of my young people have successfully moved from our home to semi independence.

Who You Are Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager
- focused on achieving outcomes for others.

No prior experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training.

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. xsrmqjs

All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
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Location:
Leyland
Salary:
£14
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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