Support Worker

**Support Worker** **Location: Worcester** **Pay: Pay Up to £34,779 (depending on experience and qualifications)** **At Cambian Group, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Support Worker based within West Midlands 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 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** **The Marshes is a 4 bedded group home that caters for children and young people ages 8-18. The Marshes offers them the opportunity to live in a relaxed environment and learn to co-habit with others. The Marshes supports them to build their independence, work on social skills and help prepare them for their futures. At The Marshes we operate with high levels of parental warmth and nurture, forming meaningful, stable and safe relationships with our young people to support them on their journey.** **Our young people are central to everything we do at The Marshes. The home is currently all female, but we can cater for mixed gender. Our young people are all unique, we support them in ways that are personalised to them and at the level they require. This may mean supporting young people who self-harm, or have emotional needs that impact on their mental health. Some of our young people may have diagnosis of ASD, or ADHD and we help them to understand what this means to them. Our home is busy, it is filled with lots of laughter and fun, and is led by a team that shows huge resilience and understands each of our young people’s needs.** **Our team is made up of safe and caring adults who understand that this is not just a job. We come to work in our children’s homes, and respecting that is key. The adults in the home are dedicated and resilient and strive to achieve the best outcomes for our young people. They work together, communicate effectively and understand the importance of safeguarding.** **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.** **Why Join Us?** **Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)** **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.** **Safeguarding Statement** **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 reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.** **Support Worker - Worcester - [SYS - 19087]