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Careers

We’re passionate about helping young people reach their full potential in life, if you share these same values we’d love to hear from you! With so many different ways to contribute we are confident that we’ll have a role for you.

Area Camden is committed to providing excellent standards of care for all the young people who live in the home. To promote this level of excellence it is the company policy that all staff members will be qualified to required level of relevant Qualifications relating to their roles.

Staff recruited at Area Camden can expect the company’s full commitment to their training and development. Training will take the form of internal and external courses and staff will be encouraged to gain relevant qualifications. Their development will be monitored through staff appraisals and continual professional development is promoted.

We offer:

  • A robust Induction and mandatory training program to up skill our workforce
  • Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of given role
  • 224 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays)
  • Holiday increase per year – 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 278 hours)
  • Pension scheme after a qualifying period
  • Enrolment and funding to required qualification

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Staff reported that they feel well supported and valued by leaders and managers. Leaders and managers are available and approachable, and staff receive regular training and supervision.

Ofsted, 2021

The staff describe the manager as a positive leader. They feel that she appreciates and values them and helps them to develop. They describe their inductions, supervision and ongoing learning as positive. They all say they love the home and the family feel and they enjoy coming to work, even when it is challenging. One member of staff said, ‘It is not like coming to work. It feels like you are visiting someone’s house.’

Ofsted, 2022

Staff are motivated by the progress achieved by children. Staff feel valued by leaders and enjoy effective regular supervision and performance appraisal. Staff report that leaders are open and eager to develop their professional skill base.

Ofsted, 2021

Become a Residential Support Worker

£27,431.04 – £33,063.84 per annum (including sleep-ins), plus benefits

The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development.

Our services cover areas of London and East of England, and we have vacancies in all areas.

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Registered Manager Vacancies

£47,250 to £49,250 with the potential to earn up to £58,250 to £60,250 through bonuses

Registered Managers are accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home. This means that they are responsible for delivery of all care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day to day management matters. They will demonstrate the ability to build on the principles and practice standards expected at Area Camden and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards at Area Camden.

The ideal candidate would have an NVQ level 5 in Management and a minimum NVQ level 3 Caring for Children and Young People.  Experience of managing staff, excellent written and verbal communication skills and leadership skills are essential qualities.  Knowledge of the Children’s Act 1989 and Care Standards Act 2000 relating to Children’s Homes Regulations is required along with safeguarding procedures.

Looking for other roles such as Deputy Manager, Senior Support Worker or maintenance? Click below to view all our current vacancies

Become a part of the Polaris Community

As one of the largest providers of children’s services and the very first provider of independent fostering in the UK, our community of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK.

Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We’re ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures.

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You can get in touch with us at recruitment@areacamden.co.uk or fill in the form below.

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