Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Salary:
Unqualified: Base salary of £30,277.23 with potential earnings up to £34,381.23 (including sleep-ins)
Qualified: Base salary of £31,867.18 with potential earnings up to £35,971.18 (including sleep-ins)
(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)
Contract Type: Permanent
Specific Hours: 08:00 - 20:00 (12-hour shifts)
Location: Haverhill, Suffolk

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression.
• Fixed 12-hour shift rota (08:00-20:00):
  • Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun (48 hours)
  • Week 2: Weds, Thurs, Fri (36 hours)
• Guaranteed minimum average of 168 hours per month.
• Waking Night contracts available.
• 236 hours of annual leave per year, increasing by 12 hours annually for 3 years (up to 272 hours).
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period).
• Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications.

About Area Camden

At Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, family-style residential care. Our core values of respect, dignity, choice, and positive parenting guide us as we support young people aged 11-18, tailoring our care to meet their individual needs.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in keeping young people safe and helping them grow emotionally, socially, and academically. You'll build positive relationships, support those with emotional and behavioral needs, and help them feel included in their local community.

Main Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, nurturing environment that fosters each young person’s development.
• Provide emotional and social support, helping young people build positive relationships and engage with their community.
• Promote confidence, self-esteem, and independence, encouraging positive life choices.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily updates, safeguarding information, and health and safety checks.
• Assess individual needs and contribute to planning, reviewing, and implementing care plans.
• Collaborate with managers, colleagues, and external professionals; supervise family contact when required.
• Support daily living needs in line with each young person’s care plan.
• Assist with household tasks, meal planning, shopping, and preparing balanced meals, involving young people where appropriate.

Required Attributes:

• Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive manner.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Sensitive and reflective.
• Strong listening and empathy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the care sector or residential care is a plus.
• Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertaking a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare—we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.
• Willingness to work some bank holidays.

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.