Average Worker salary in Torquay

Position: Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care Location: TorquayHourly Rate: £12.69 – £13.31 (based on experience/qualifications)Overtime Rate: 1.25x Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Are you driven to create positive outcomes for others?Are you flexible, compassionate, and child-focused?Are you ready to take the next step in a rewarding and meaningful career? If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you today! Why Join Cambian Group? Working with us isn’t just a job – it’s a purpose. At Cambian, we believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow, thrive, and achieve their personal best. As a Support Worker in one of our specialist children’s residential homes, you’ll be doing more than just providing care – you’ll be helping to shape futures. You’ll join a warm, experienced team in a fully equipped, welcoming home where children are supported to flourish. Our goal is simple: to empower each young person to feel safe, heard, and valued – while helping them gain the life skills and confidence they need to build a brighter future. What You’ll Be Doing: As a Support Worker, you’ll act as a positive role model and trusted adult in a child’s life. You’ll provide emotional support and practical guidance, while also creating a safe and supportive environment. Your daily activities might include: Helping the children get ready for school or appointmentsCooking healthy meals like tea or breakfast togetherSupporting with homework or evening routinesOrganising fun activities such as baking, crafts, movie nights, or walksAttending key events like parents’ evenings or special days outCreating consistent boundaries and offering reassuranceCelebrating their achievements, big and smallSupporting them to build independence – from budgeting to personal careMost importantly, being there as a calm, dependable, and caring adult when they need it most You’ll work closely with colleagues, social workers, teachers, and therapists – forming part of a multidisciplinary team all working in the child’s best interests. What We Offer: Comprehensive induction and training from day oneOngoing professional development through our Learning & Development TeamA beautiful, well-equipped home environment tailored to children’s needsA team who values your voice and inputA chance to make a genuine difference every single day What We’re Looking For: You don’t need all the qualifications – we care about who you are as a person. We’re looking for people who are: Friendly, empathetic, and patientEnthusiastic and full of positive energyEmotionally resilient and calm under pressureNatural role models with a child-first approachWilling to learn and grow in the role Experience in mental health, social care, or with children and young people is highly desirable, but not essential – full training is provided. Important Information – Please Read: This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.You must be able to provide two professional references covering the last two years.You’ll need to supply details of all roles involving children or vulnerable adults, and provide full employment history back to full-time education. If you’re ready to begin a rewarding, child-focused career where you’ll play a key role in shaping a young person’s future – apply now and start your journey with Cambian. Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.

Senior Support Worker We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our brand. The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team across the South West region to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care. As a Senior Support Worker, you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable. In addition to a ***£500 Refer a Friend Scheme *** - we offer: Rate of Pay: £14.17 - £14.99 per hour dependent on experience/qualificationsCompletely free on-shift meals and parkingTraining and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with servicePaid Sickness LeaveAdditional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance RatesCasual Dress CodeCompany PensionSimply Health (Linked to Service)Days out and Activity days off siteWe have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond Shift Pattern: 16>24 Hour (including Sleep-in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis. Of-course - no day is the same here at the Cambian Group, however here is what a day in the life of one of our Senior Support Workers could look like: Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where requiredEnsuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual developmentCommunicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementationMaintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take placeContributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff developmentProviding support and care to the young people within our servicesEncouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schoolingTraveling with our young people to and from School or CollegePreparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our careOrganising and facilitating social activities This is not an exhaustive list and of course a full job specification is available. Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have incredible successes. The young people we support are very well adjusted to school and are achieving great marks and participating in a number of activities. You will join a strong, supportive team in helping young people with complex needs. It’s challenging yet highly rewarding work where the little things you do every day will have life-changing results. Whether helping someone to achieve their personal potential or growing our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We already have 27 Ofsted ‘Outstanding Provider’ Awards – Join us as a Senior Support Worker and together we can achieve many, many more. Requirements: Must hold a full UK driving licenceMust have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Younger Peoples workforce12 months senior experience working in a Residential setting is highly desirable but we do also encourage applications from those at the start of their journeyRequirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. Equal Opportunities: All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

Senior Support Worker We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our brand. The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team across the South West region to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care. As a Senior Support Worker, you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable. In addition to a ***£500 Refer a Friend Scheme *** - we offer: Rate of Pay: £14.17 - £14.99 per hour dependent on experience/qualificationsCompletely free on-shift meals and parkingTraining and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with servicePaid Sickness LeaveAdditional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance RatesCasual Dress CodeCompany PensionSimply Health (Linked to Service)Days out and Activity days off siteWe have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond Shift Pattern: 16>24 Hour (including Sleep-in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis. Of-course - no day is the same here at the Cambian Group, however here is what a day in the life of one of our Senior Support Workers could look like: Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where requiredEnsuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual developmentCommunicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementationMaintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take placeContributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff developmentProviding support and care to the young people within our servicesEncouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schoolingTraveling with our young people to and from School or CollegePreparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our careOrganising and facilitating social activities This is not an exhaustive list and of course a full job specification is available. Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have incredible successes. The young people we support are very well adjusted to school and are achieving great marks and participating in a number of activities. You will join a strong, supportive team in helping young people with complex needs. It’s challenging yet highly rewarding work where the little things you do every day will have life-changing results. Whether helping someone to achieve their personal potential or growing our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We already have 27 Ofsted ‘Outstanding Provider’ Awards – Join us as a Senior Support Worker and together we can achieve many, many more. Requirements: Must hold a full UK driving licenceMust have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Younger Peoples workforce12 months senior experience working in a Residential setting is highly desirable but we do also encourage applications from those at the start of their journeyRequirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. Equal Opportunities: All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.