Residential Support Worker

At Cambian, you're not just working - you're shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker, based within Widnes 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 most importantly a family home, this family feel is something important to us and a big part of why we all love what we do so much and why we continue to achieve such positive outcomes for our children and team. Our children have shared 'this is our home and we are all a family, we love living here, everyone cares about us so much'. We have a larger home with lots of space, rooms in our home downstairs include a games room, self care room and education room, this along with kitchen/dining rooms, living room, utility room and wrap around garden. We have three wonderful young people living in our home, between our three children we are never short of a joke, entertainment or kindness, we feel very lucky to care for our children who make us proud every day.

Our team work together as a family, we understand and recognise that supporting each other and working together helps to make our house a home. We have a strong long-standing team that offer experience and consistency to our home that is valued by all.

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.

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.