Zero hours relief post as a residential support worker at Cambridgeshire County Council's Woodland Lodge in Huntingdon and Haviland Way in Cambridge. The work is hands-on care for young people aged 8 to 18 with learning or physical disabilities, or additional health or behavioural needs, across overnight short breaks, shared care, long‑term care and day care. Shifts include weekends and bank holidays, and the work mixes in-home routines with outings such as the cinema, climbing and seaside trips. Enhanced DBS with barred list checks is required.
What the job involves
- Supporting young people during their stay across all aspects of their care
- Communicating, engaging and encouraging young people to take part in local activities and events
- Promoting a safe environment where young people can thrive, try new experiences and have fun
- Advocating on behalf of children and young people
- Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes
- Supporting activities inside and outside the homes, such as cinema, climbing, bowling and seaside trips
- Recording observations and carrying out administrative processes as needed
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to plan and organise your day
- Understanding of technology such as tablet computers and games consoles used to aid young people's communication
- Ability to communicate appropriately with children, young people, families, colleagues, the wider Council and external agencies
- Basic knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS with barred lists checks for children and adults
What’s offered
- Comprehensive induction covering basic training and continued professional development
- Mandatory qualification in Children and Young People (Residential Pathway)
- Regular supervision to support career progression within social care
- Enhanced pay for weekend working and bank holidays
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
