Residential Childcare Worker

Company Description

The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of specialist behavioral health services for children in the UK, supporting more than 2,900 individuals across 286 services. The organization works with over 140 public authorities and employs more than 7,200 staff, offering a wide range of care and education services. Cambian’s work includes mental health rehabilitation, learning disabilities, education, acquired brain injury rehabilitation, impaired hearing, and children’s residential care and fostering. All services are guided by a core purpose: to actively enable each person in their care to achieve their personal best. For more information about the group and its services, please visit

Role Description

The Residential Childcare Worker role at The Cambian Group is an on-site position based in Cheadle. The role involves providing consistent, nurturing care to children and young people, supporting their daily routines, education, and personal development. Responsibilities include assisting with household tasks, implementing care plans, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a safe, structured environment. The Residential Childcare Worker will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, participate in key worker responsibilities, and support children through challenging behaviors using positive, therapeutic approaches. The role also involves engaging children in activities, promoting independence, and ensuring their emotional and physical well-being at all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to build trusting, professional relationships with children and young people, demonstrating empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Skills in maintaining clear documentation, following care plans, and communicating effectively with colleagues, external professionals, and families.
• Capability to manage challenging behavior using de-escalation techniques and therapeutic, child-centered approaches within a residential setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work to procedures, safeguard children, and respond calmly in emergencies.
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as required by the residential service.
• Beneficial qualifications include a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) and experience in social care, education, or youth work.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles, relevant legislation, and best practices in children’s residential care.
• Right to work in the UK and the ability to obtain enhanced DBS clearance.

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