Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Sector: Residential Care – Children’s Services

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team at a well-established 3-bed Ofsted-registered residential children’s home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Our home provides high-quality care and support to children, ensuring they lead fulfilling and meaningful lives in a safe, nurturing environment.

The Role:

As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

Providing person-centred care and support tailored to the individual needs of each child, promoting their independence, safety, and emotional well-being

Supporting children with daily routines including personal care, meal preparation, medication, education, and recreational activities

Encouraging and enabling children to engage in community involvement, hobbies, and therapeutic or developmental programmes

Building trusting relationships with children to foster a secure and supportive environment

Working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families to implement individual care plans

Maintaining accurate records and documentation in line with regulatory and organisational requirements

Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times and upholding the highest standards of care

About You:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

Experience working in a care or support setting, ideally within a children’s residential environment (training will be provided for the right candidate)

A passion for improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a caring and patient attitude

The ability to work well independently and as part of a team

A willingness to undertake training and complete relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQs in Health and Social Care)

Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

What’s On Offer:

Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum

Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night

Ongoing training and professional development, including opportunities to gain industry-recognised qualifications

A generous annual leave package

A supportive and inclusive team environment within a high-quality residential home

Clear pathways for career progression within the organisation

Access to an employee assistance programme and well-being support

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.

To apply, please submit your CV and application form.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact us at alex@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 356549.