Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Care

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people?

We're looking for caring, resilient, and motivated Residential Support Workers to join a growing and supportive children's residential care provider with homes in Crediton and Exeter.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same and where you can have a lasting positive impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Please be aware a driving licence is essential for this role.

This position is not able to offer sponsorship.

What You'll Receive

- £28,000 annual salary

- £70 per sleep-in (typically 1-2 per week)

- Realistic earnings of £31,720+ per year

- 40-hour permanent contract

About the role

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment for children and young people.

You'll support them to develop life skills, build confidence, achieve their goals, and overcome challenges.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to be a positive role model and help young people reach their full potential.

Duties of the role

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  Supporting young people with daily routines, education, appointments, and activities

  
  


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  Building positive, trusting, and meaningful relationships

  
  


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  Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development

  
  


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  Maintaining accurate records and reports

  
  


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  Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, schools, and external professionals

  
  


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  Promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people at all times

  
  

Shift Patterns

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  Typical shift: 7:30am - 10:00pm

  
  


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  Generally working around 3 shifts per week

  
  


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  Sleep-in duties required as part of the role

  
  

About You

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  Previous experience working with children and young people is desirable

  
  


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  A caring, patient, and resilient approach

  
  


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  Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins

  
  


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  Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

  
  


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  Ability to reliably commute to either Crediton or Exeter

  
  

This position does not offer visa sponsorship and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If thus sounds as though it could be the next step in your career i'm keen to have a chat!

Summer
07436 412 945
smith@charecruitment.com