Children's Support Worker
Do you have experience working with children with SEN or learning disabilities? Are you looking for a hugely rewarding career with long term prospects?
My client is the council and they are looking to hire permanent Children's Support Workers into their specialist residential care home for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and physical disabilities.
The children's home is based in Dartington and you must be a driver due to the demands of the role which includes taking the young people on trips and to medical appointments.
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.
To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK.
You must also be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep over shifts.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent career progression into management with Level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications.
My client has a fantastic reputation for nurturing staff and are an industry leader with their in house training programmes.
If you have experience with SEN children, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or complex needs in young people, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your career with a move to the local council.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker includes:
- Starting salary of £31,000 (£26,824 plus £4,000 sleep ins)
- Full-time contract
- Paid for DBS
- Fully funded training
- On-going progression opportunities
- Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
The unique opportunity to work in a local council children's service
Responsibilities of the Children's Support Worker:
- Ensuring the children have the full help and support required with their daily activities and routine
- Promote a positive lifestyle with lots of engagement, activities and opportunities
- Some personal care may be involved
- Safeguard the young people at all times making sure there are protected and safe
The job is based in Dartington and we are holding interviews this month.
Apply now!
- Rate: £26824 - £31000 per annum + Full Training Provided
- Location: Totnes, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: Charles Hunter Associates
- Contact: Mark Beaver
- Tel: 0118 948 5555
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2026-07-21 08:14:30 -
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