Children’s Residential Care Worker

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £13.19 - £13.81 per hour (Based on experience/qualifications) | Overtime Rate: 1.25x

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week, rota-based)

Closing Date: 22 July 2026

Reference: SYS-25958

Turn Compassion into Purpose—Shape Futures in Plymouth

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we believe that working in care isn't just a job—it's a calling. We are proud to partner with the Cambian Group, one of the UK’s leading specialist providers, to recruit a dedicated Children’s Residential Care Worker for their welcoming, fully equipped home in Plymouth.

At Cambian, the goal is simple: to ensure every child has a safe, nurturing environment where they feel heard, valued, and empowered to achieve their personal best. If you are a flexible, child-focused individual looking for a career that offers true fulfillment, we are here to support your application every step of the way.

## The Role: What You’ll Do

As a Residential Care Worker, you will act as a positive role model and a trusted, dependable adult in a child's life. You will form part of a vital multidisciplinary team—working alongside teachers, social workers, and therapists to prioritize the child's best interests.

Your daily activities will include:

Daily Routines: Helping children prepare for school or appointments, assisting with homework, and establishing consistent evening routines.
Life Skills & Fun: Cooking healthy meals together, supporting them to build independence (from budgeting to personal care), and organizing fun activities like baking, crafts, movie nights, or walks.
Key Milestones: Attending important events like parents' evenings, planning special days out, and celebrating their achievements, big and small.
Emotional Support: Creating consistent, safe boundaries and offering calm reassurance when they need it most.
Digital Logging: Confidently using an electronic care recording system daily to monitor and update records accurately. Prior experience with Clearcare is a plus, but full training is provided.

### Who We Are Looking For

You don’t need a background full of qualifications—Cambian values who you are as a person above all else. Full training is provided for the right candidate!

Requirements:

Attributes: Friendly, empathetic, patient, and emotionally resilient under pressure.
Mindset: Enthusiastic, full of positive energy, and committed to a "child-first" approach.
Experience: Prior experience in mental health, social care, or working with young people is highly desirable but not essential.
Compliance: Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment vetting.

Important Information:
Visa Sponsorship: This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must possess the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

### What’s In It For You?

When you join the Cambian Group, you are entering a professional community that deeply values your voice and input:

Excellent Earning Potential: Highly competitive base hourly rates with an impressive 1.25x overtime rate.
Professional Growth: A comprehensive induction from day one, followed by ongoing development opportunities via a dedicated Learning & Development Team.
Premium Environment: A beautiful, well-equipped home environment tailored specifically to the children's needs.
The Ultimate Reward: A genuine chance to make a visible, positive difference in a young person’s life every single day