Mental health support worker - Merida

We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.

As we celebrate our successful opening of our 2nd home at Merida we are now looking at the 3rd home . An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Newmarket based children’s homes for Residential Support Workers! We are looking for a caring and compassionate person with the desire to help children and young people, by making a positive difference to their lives.

Essential Information

We offer full time and bank contracts

We offer a hourly rate of £11.92 for days 8am-8:30pm or £14.17 for nights 8pm-8:30am

234 hours of paid annual leave per annum

We offer higher rates of pay for Team Leader and Deputy Manager positions

You will receive a monthly rota

This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!

The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in

You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations

Driving is essential due to locations of the homes

No experience needed

Benefits

Refer a friend payment scheme

Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment

Progression within the company. Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy Manager

Over time paid at x1.25

Fully paid 10-day induction course

Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group

Enrolment on to NVQ level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce after successful completion of six-month probationary period

Although we love experience we care looking for real people to create a family environment for our children. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!