Mental health support worker - Merida

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.

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.

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