Cambian

Residential Support Worker

Date posted: 15 July 2026

Ref:SYS-26536

Role Description

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 are opening homes in our Specialist Mental Health Division and this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team where you will be nurtured and developed to progress with your career.

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.

Essential Information

  • Full time contracts - 42 hours per week:
  • £28,806.96 - £33,702.96 + Overtime
  • 236 hours of paid annual leave per annum
  • You will receive a monthly rota

We also recruit for Senior Support Workers / Team Leaders and Deputy Manager positions

  • 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!
  • 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 - earn up to £2000 per referral
  • Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
  • Progression within the company. Support Worker – Senior Support Worker / Team Leader – Deputy Manager - Home Manager / Service Manager - Regional 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 4 Children and Young People’s Workforce after successful completion of six-month probationary period

 

Although we love experience we care looking for real people to create a family environment for our children. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!

Role Overview

Location Newmarket

Contract Permanent

Salary £28,806.96 - £33,702.96 + Overtime

Hours per week 42

Closing date 31 August 2026

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