Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £24,000 – £25,000 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 4-bed residential home in Chatteris. Our home is graded 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted and provides high-quality care and support to children, ensuring they lead fulfilling and independent lives.

The Role:

As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing person-centred care and support tailored to the needs of each resident, promoting their independence and well-being.

• Supporting residents with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, and social activities.

• Encouraging and facilitating residents to engage in community activities, hobbies, and personal development.

• Ensuring the safety, dignity, and respect of all residents while maintaining a warm and supportive home environment.

• Collaborating with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and families to develop and implement individual care plans.

• Keeping accurate records and reports in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.

• Adhering to safeguarding procedures and ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered.

About You:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Experience working in a care or support role, ideally within a residential setting (though full training will be provided for the right candidate).

• A passion for making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a caring and empathetic nature.

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

• A willingness to complete relevant training, including NVQs in Health and Social Care.

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

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary: £24,000 – £25,000 per year.

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including qualifications in Health and Social Care.

• Generous annual leave allowance.

• Supportive and inclusive working environment within a highly-rated residential home.

• Career progression opportunities within the organisation.

• 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 01926356549.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide any necessary adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to apply.