CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions. We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care. We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first class care. All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our service we are looking for Children’s Residential Care Workers to be a part of our services within the Manchester region, we strive to build a stable and welcoming environment where our young people are central to everything we do. You will be a dedicated person, who thrives in making a difference in the lives of others and want to challenge yourself to develop your skills and knowledge in the children's home sector. Do you have what it takes to encourage and help our children to live independently and guide and teach them with your own life experiences? To do this we believe you will need empathy, compassion, resilience and positive parenting skills. The working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself spending the entire morning Organising activities and the afternoon providing 1:1 support. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our brand. We offer an extremely competitive package: In addition to a £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme - we offer: Rate of Pay: £11.59-£12.23 per hour dependent with a £30.00 additional sleep in rate Gross annual pay based on full time hours 10 Sleep ins: £27,332 > £28,663 (dependant on experience/qualifications) Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service Paid Sickness Leave Additional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates Casual Dress Code Company Pension Simply Health (Linked to Service) Days out and Activity days off site We have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond As a Children’s Residential Care Worker, you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable, you will be emotionally strong and driven to make a difference day to day. Most importantly, you will get to really understand our children and their backgrounds, making sure that their needs are at the centre of everything we do. You will be approachable and detail focused, ensuring that our children’s safety is assured at all times, and that all protocols and regulations are fully adhered to. 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 Children Residential Care Workers could look like: 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. Duties: Delivering the highest quality care for our children Offering guidance, support and structure to their everyday lives Supporting the young people to engage and access education Promoting a healthy life style and positive living choices Accessing clinically led training to improve your skills and develop practise Household duties Record keeping and report writing Days out (e.g. social events, shopping, cinema, swimming) Contacts, visit, key work meeting and therapy sessions Providing transport for the young people to access different provisions Requirements: Desirable but not essential to hold: Hold a Full UK Driving Licence, NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare; Previous experience working in a therapeutic environment or therapeutic qualifications; Experience supporting and leading educational engagement; Previous leadership skills and qualifications. Higher level training and qualifications. We are immensely proud of every single one of our responsible and committed individuals and their constant pursuit towards achieving the highest possible standards and outcomes for the children and young people in our care and also each other. Our first commitment to anybody starting a career at Cambian is to offer best in class inductions, best in class training, and continuous support and development via our best in class and completely dedicated Learning & Development Team. All that we require of new applicants is that you have the experience to be able to demonstrate our shared values - You must demonstrate positivity and innovation, be friendly, empowering, person-centred and perhaps most importantly, be enthusiastic in your actions. These values are more important than where we have worked or the positions we have held. They underpin the decisions we make and the actions we take to achieve the best possible outcomes for all involved. If you can easily demonstrate the above, we can give you all the support you require to become a best in class Support Worker, a best in class Team Leader or a best in class Deputy Manager and beyond. 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. Childrens Residential Care Worker - Levenshulme [SYS-15145]