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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?
This is an opportunity with a specialist provider of children's homes and supported accommodation in the Devon area.
My client is looking for a Therapeutic Support Worker in a children's home based in the centre of Exeter.
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.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker includes:
Starting salary of £31,600 (£28,080 plus £3,600 sleep ins)
Full-time contract - 40 Hours
Paid for DBS
Fully funded training
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
We are considering candidates who have children's home experience as well as candidates with transferable professional experience including
Youth Worker or Community Youth Work
Young Offending or Custodial
SEN Education or TA/LSA for young people with behavioural needs
Relevant Degree/Graduate (Psychology, Sociology, Behavioural studies)
The below is mandatory to be considered for this job
Full Manual Driving License and Vehicle
Be able to work shifts including weekends, nights, sleep ins,
Resilience to manage challenging behaviours
Please note this children's home is based in Exeter and will require you to have a driving license and vehicle.
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £30824 per annum + + Pay rise after probation, full training
Posted: 2026-08-08 07:00:05
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children's homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Exeter town centre.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£30,824 per annum (including additional enhancements for sleeps)
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults in a social care or SEN setting
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Full commitment to this career pathway
For more information apply now!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from the following
candidates who require sponsorship
candidates with adults only social care experience
candidates without a full uk driving license
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £30824 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-07 14:30:05
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A children's home based in Exeter is looking to recruit permanent Support Worker to support their young people.
A residential children's home is a safe and nurturing environment for some of the country's most vulnerable young people.
It should be safe but it should also be fun, healthy and somewhere they enjoy being.
This is why we are looking for energetic, passionate and resilient people who want to extend or start their career in children's homes.
The job is a permanent full time role paying base pay of £26,824 plus £4,000 uplifts per annum for sleep in shifts.
You will work a mixture of early, lates, weekends, sleep in shifts.
Your role will be to be a positive role model, help the young people in their daily lives, help them manage emotions, stressors and be a positive influence on their view of the world.
If you have any of the following we want to hear from you -
Work experience with children or young people including youth work, social care, young offenders, SEN education
Voluntary experience with children and young people
Relevant degree in psychology, counselling, therapy, sociology
For this role you need to committed, active and have a burning passion to support these young people.
Apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Salary / Rate: £26824 - £30824 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-07 14:27:31
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you! Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Location: Exeter, Devon
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information Apply NOW with Laura
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum + £70 per sleep
Posted: 2026-08-07 13:26:53
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Are you a graduate with a degree relevant to children's residential care? Or do you have work or practical experience working with children who have suffered trauma or have learning disabilities and health needs? A career in children's homes is perfect for you!
My client is looking to hire permanent Children Support Workers for their children's homes based in Exeter, Tiverton, Dartington, Crediton and Barnstaple.
This role is working in a residential children's home which offers a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people who have either suffered early childhood trauma from abuse, neglect or exploitation or require additional support due to learning disabilities and complex needs.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker includes:
Starting salary of £31,600 (£28,080 plus £3,600 sleep ins)
Full-time contract - 40 Hours
Paid for DBS
Fully funded training
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
If you are a graduate with a degree or qualification in any of the below, have a driving license and vehicle plus can commit to a shift pattern including mornings, evenings and sleep ins
Psychology or psychotherapy, counselling, childhood trauma
Behaviour analysis or childcare
Sociology or criminology
Teaching or SEN Education
Or if you have work experience with
SEN Education, Summer Camps or Children's Clubs for additional needs
Youth Work or Young People Support
Custodial, Young Offenders or Youth Justice
Care Leavers, Counselling, Therapy or Young People's Mental Health
This is a fantastic beginning to your career where you can work with young people who need role models and therapeutic support with long term career prospects available. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £31000 per annum + Fully Funded Qualifications
Posted: 2026-08-07 08:36:31
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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?
My client is the council who are looking to staff their children's homes so they can increase the number of beds on offer to local children in care.
We are looking to hire permanent Therapeutic Support Workers in a residential Learning and Physical Disabilities (LD) children's home in Dartington.
This home supports children and young people with learning and physical disabilities, providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential.
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.
To apply for this role you must have residence and the right to work within the UK.
You must have a driving licence and access to a car for this role.
On offer is a permanent job in the public sector which includes all the benefits, full training and qualification programme for your development, plus annual pay uplifts.
If you have experience working in residential children's homes, Learning Disability services, schools or SEN settings, youth work, with young people, in custodial or young offenders' services, or have a degree in psychology, sociology or a relevant subject, this is a great opportunity for you.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker include:
Starting salary of £31,000 (£26,824 plus £4,000 sleep-ins)
Full-time permanent contract
Paid DBS
Fully funded training
Ongoing progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits, and more
The unique opportunity to work in a local council children's service
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Support Worker:
Supporting children and young people with learning disabilities to meet their emotional, physical, developmental, and individual care needs.
Helping children develop independence, communication, and life skills in line with their individual support plans.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy, patience, and resilience.
Encourage positive life experiences and help children achieve their personal goals.
If this sounds like it could be your next step let's have a chat!
ssmith@charecruitment.com
07436 412 945 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Totnes, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-07 08:34:19
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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?
My client is the council who are looking to staff their children's homes so they can increase the number of beds on offer to local children in care.
We are looking to hire permanent Therapeutic Support Workers in a residential Learning Disabilities (LD) children's home in Barnstaple.
This home supports children and young people with learning disabilities, providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential.
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.
To apply for this role you must have residence and the right to work within the UK.
You must have a driving licence and access to a car for this role.
On offer is a permanent job in the public sector which includes all the benefits, full training and qualification programme for your development, plus annual pay uplifts.
If you have experience working in residential children's homes, Learning Disability services, schools or SEN settings, youth work, with young people, in custodial or young offenders' services, or have a degree in psychology, sociology or a relevant subject, this is a great opportunity for you.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker include:
Starting salary of £31,000 (£26,824 plus £4,000 sleep-ins)
Full-time permanent contract
Paid DBS
Fully funded training
Ongoing progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits, and more
The unique opportunity to work in a local council children's service
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Support Worker:
Supporting children and young people with learning disabilities to meet their emotional, physical, developmental, and individual care needs.
Helping children develop independence, communication, and life skills in line with their individual support plans.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy, patience, and resilience.
Encourage positive life experiences and help children achieve their personal goals.
If this sounds like it could be your next step let's have a chat!
ssmith@charecruitment.com
07436 412 945 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Barnstaple, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-07 08:33:45
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you! Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Location: Dartington, Devon
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information Apply NOW with Laura
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Type: Permanent Location: Totnes, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum + £70 per sleep
Posted: 2026-08-03 09:11:16
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you! Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Location: Barnstaple, Devon
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information Apply NOW with Laura
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Type: Permanent Location: Barnstaple, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum + £70 per sleep
Posted: 2026-08-03 09:11:02
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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?
My client is the council who are looking to staff their children's homes so they can increase the number of beds on offer to local children in care.
We are looking to hire permanent Therapeutic Support Workers in a residential children's home in Barnstaple.
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 have a driving license and car for this role.
On offer is a permanent job in the public sector which includes all the benefits, full training and qualification program for your development plus annual pay uplifts.
If you have experience working in residential children's homes, schools or SEN, youth work or young people, custodial or young offenders or have a degree in psychology, sociology or relevant subject this is a great start for you.
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 Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
Encourage positive life experiences for the children
The job is based in Tiverton and we are holding interviews this month.
Apply now! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Tiverton, England
Salary / Rate: £26824 - £31000 per annum + Funded Level 3 and Level 4
Posted: 2026-07-31 17:00:09
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? Would you like to work for a local council?
My client is the county Local Council who are opening brand new children's homes across Devon.
I am looking to recruit for their children's home based in Dartington, Totnes for Therapeutic Support Workers.
The Therapeutic Support Worker role is working in a residential children's home for young people with learning difficulties, physical needs and complex needs
The Support Worker role is offering the following
Starting salary of £26,824
Pay uplifts for Sleep Ins, Evening Work and Weekend Work (OTE £30,824)
Pay Increases upon passing probation
Full training and funded qualifications for Level 3 and Level 4 immediately
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young People with disabilities, autism, aspergers, developmental needs, physical disabilities or needs, health issues in any of the following :
children's home
care leavers
SEN
PRU students,
young offenders
youth work
youth justice
Apply here to secure an interview! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Totnes, England
Salary / Rate: £26824 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-31 16:00:04
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you! Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Location: Devon
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information Apply NOW with Laura ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-31 15:07:46
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you! Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Location: Barnstaple Devon
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information Apply NOW with Laura
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Type: Permanent Location: Barnstaple, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum + £70 per sleep
Posted: 2026-07-31 14:59:06
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local authority who are looking to increase their staff team in a four bed home based in Tiverton.
We are looking for a Therapeutic Support Worker to join on a permanent full time basis.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£31,000 starting (this includes salary plus sleep ins)Job security with the local councilFully funded qualifications and trainingPublic Sector benefits packageExcellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homesLevel 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.Driving license and vehicle - EssentialFor more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Tiverton, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-31 14:53:54
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you! Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Location: Crediton, Devon
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information Apply NOW with Laura
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Type: Permanent Location: Crediton, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31000 per annum + £70 per sleep
Posted: 2026-07-31 14:50:25
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you! Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Location: Exeter, Devon
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information Apply NOW with Laura
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Type: Permanent Location: Barnstaple, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum + £70 per sleep
Posted: 2026-07-31 14:49:52
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Are you a graduate with a degree relevant to children's residential care? Or do you have work or practical experience working with children who have suffered trauma or have learning disabilities and health needs?
A career in children's homes is perfect for you!
My client is looking to hire permanent Children Support Workers for their children's homes based in Exeter, Tiverton, Dartington, Crediton and Barnstaple.
This role is working in a residential children's home which offers a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people who have either suffered early childhood trauma from abuse, neglect or exploitation or require additional support due to learning disabilities and complex needs.
Benefits for the Support Worker includes:
Starting salary of £31,600 (£28,080 plus £3,600 sleep ins)
Full-time contract - 40 Hours
Paid for DBS
Fully funded training
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
If you are a graduate with a degree or qualification in any of the below, have a driving license and vehicle plus can commit to a shift pattern including mornings, evenings and sleep ins
Psychology or psychotherapy, counselling, childhood trauma
Behaviour analysis or childcare
Sociology or criminology
Teaching or SEN Education
Or if you have work experience with
SEN Education, Summer Camps or Children's Clubs for additional needs
Youth Work or Young People Support
Custodial, Young Offenders or Youth Justice
Care Leavers, Counselling, Therapy or Young People's Mental Health
This is a fantastic beginning to your career where you can work with young people who need role models and therapeutic support with long term career prospects available.
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £31000 per annum + Qualifications, Enhanced Hours
Posted: 2026-07-31 02:00:11
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? Would you like to work for a local council?
My client is the county Local Council who are opening brand new children's homes across Devon.
I am looking to recruit for their children's home based in Dartington, Totnes which is commutable from Buckfastleigh for Therapeutic Support Workers.
The Therapeutic Support Worker role is working in a residential children's home for young people with learning difficulties, physical needs and complex needs
The Support Worker role is offering the following
Starting salary of £26,824
Pay uplifts for Sleep Ins, Evening Work and Weekend Work (OTE £30,824)
Pay Increases upon passing probation
Full training and funded qualifications for Level 3 and Level 4 immediately
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young People with disabilities, autism, aspergers, developmental needs, physical disabilities or needs, health issues in any of the following :
children's home
care leavers
SEN
PRU students,
young offenders
youth work
youth justice
Apply here to secure an interview! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Buckfastleigh, England
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-30 16:06:03
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Therapeutic Care Worker - Full Training Provided!Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?
This is an opportunity with a specialist provider of children's homes and supported accommodation in the Devon area.
My client is looking for a Therapeutic Support Worker in a children's home based in the centre of Exeter.
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.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker includes:
Starting salary of £31,600 (£28,080 plus £3,600 sleep ins)
Full-time contract - 40 Hours
Paid for DBS
Fully funded training
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
We are considering candidates who have children's home experience as well as candidates with transferable professional experience including
Youth Worker or Community Youth Work
Young Offending or Custodial
SEN Education or TA/LSA for young people with behavioural needs
Relevant Degree/Graduate (Psychology, Sociology, Behavioural studies)
The below is mandatory to be considered for this job
Full Manual Driving License and Vehicle
Be able to work shifts including weekends, nights, sleep ins,
Resilience to manage challenging behaviours
Please note this children's home is based in Exeter and will require you to have a driving license and vehicle.
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-30 14:39:59
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Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities to live happy, fulfilling lives? Do you want a career where you can make a meaningful difference every day while working for an outstanding local authority that genuinely invests in your development?
My client is expanding its specialist children's residential services to provide more high-quality homes for local children in care.
They are looking to recruit compassionate and dedicated Therapeutic Support Workers to join a specialist Learning Disabilities (LD) and Physical Disabilities (PD) children's home in Dartington.
This home provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex health needs, and additional communication needs.
Every day is focused on helping each child build independence, develop life skills, and achieve the best possible outcomes through person-centred care.
Please do not apply if you require sponsorship.
To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
This is a permanent public sector opportunity offering excellent benefits, fully funded training, recognised qualifications, and annual pay progression.
Whether you already have experience supporting children or adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, or complex needs, or you've worked in residential children's homes, SEN schools, youth work, healthcare, care settings, or hold a degree in psychology, sociology, or a related subject, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits include:
Starting salary of £31,000 (£26,824 plus approximately £4,000 in sleep-in payments)
Full-time permanent contract
Paid DBS
Fully funded training and qualifications
Ongoing career progression opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
Maternity, paternity, and additional public sector benefits
The opportunity to make a lasting impact within a local authority children's service
As a Therapeutic Support Worker, you will:
Provide person-centred, therapeutic support to children and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex needs.
Support children with their daily routines, personal care (where required), mobility, communication, and independence skills.
Create fun, engaging, and meaningful activities tailored to each child's interests, abilities, and developmental goals.
Build trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing, confidence, and resilience.
Work alongside therapists, education professionals, healthcare teams, and families to deliver holistic care.
Be a positive role model, promoting inclusion, dignity, choice, and independence at every opportunity.
Maintain a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
The role is based in Dartington, and interviews are taking place this month.
If you're compassionate, resilient, and committed to improving the lives of children with learning and physical disabilities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Totnes, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-27 17:08:49
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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?
My client is the council who are looking to staff their children's homes so they can increase the number of beds on offer to local children in care.
We are looking to hire permanent Therapeutic Support Workers in a residential Learning Disabilities (LD) children's home in Tiverton.
This home supports children and young people with learning disabilities, providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential.
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.
To apply for this role you must have residence and the right to work within the UK.
You must have a driving licence and access to a car for this role.
On offer is a permanent job in the public sector which includes all the benefits, full training and qualification programme for your development, plus annual pay uplifts.
If you have experience working in residential children's homes, Learning Disability services, schools or SEN settings, youth work, with young people, in custodial or young offenders' services, or have a degree in psychology, sociology or a relevant subject, this is a great opportunity for you.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker include:
Starting salary of £31,000 (£26,824 plus £4,000 sleep-ins)
Full-time permanent contract
Paid DBS
Fully funded training
Ongoing progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits, and more
The unique opportunity to work in a local council children's service
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Support Worker:
Supporting children and young people with learning disabilities to meet their emotional, physical, developmental, and individual care needs.
Helping children develop independence, communication, and life skills in line with their individual support plans.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy, patience, and resilience.
Encourage positive life experiences and help children achieve their personal goals.
If this sounds like it could be your next step let's have a chat!
ssmith@charecruitment.com
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Type: Permanent Location: Tiverton, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-27 17:03:05
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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?
My client is the council who are looking to staff their children's homes so they can increase the number of beds on offer to local children in care.
We are looking to hire permanent Therapeutic Support Workers in a residential children's home in Barnstaple.
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 have a driving license and car for this role.
On offer is a permanent job in the public sector which includes all the benefits, full training and qualification program for your development plus annual pay uplifts.
If you have experience working in residential children's homes, schools or SEN, youth work or young people, custodial or young offenders or have a degree in psychology, sociology or relevant subject this is a great start for you.
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 Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
Encourage positive life experiences for the children
The job is based in Tiverton and we are holding interviews this month.
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Type: Permanent Location: Barnstaple, England
Salary / Rate: £26924 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-21 08:22:57
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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?
My client is the council who are looking to staff their children's homes so they can increase the number of beds on offer to local children in care.
We are looking to find permanent Therapeutic Support Workers to work in a children's home in Tiverton for young people who have experienced early childhood trauma, abuse and neglect.
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 have a driving license and car for this role.
On offer is a permanent job in the public sector which includes all the benefits, full training and qualification program for your development plus annual pay uplifts.
If you have experience working in residential children's homes, schools or SEN, youth work or young people, custodial or young offenders or have a degree in psychology, sociology or relevant subject this is a great start for you.
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 Therapeutic Support Worker:
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
Encourage positive life experiences for the children
The job is based in Tiverton and we are holding interviews this month.
Apply now! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Tiverton, England
Salary / Rate: £26924 - £31000 per annum + Full Training and Quals Provided
Posted: 2026-07-21 08:20:57
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Children's Residential Support Practitioner
Location: Exeter
Pay: £13.50 per hour + £70 sleep-in
Role Overview
Join a dedicated team helping children and young people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes within a residential care setting.
Responsibilities
Support emotional and behavioural development.
Assist with education and personal goals.
Create a safe and nurturing environment.
Record and report key information.
Support community engagement and activities.
Undertake sleep-in shifts when required.
Benefits
Excellent training programme.
Career development opportunities.
Supportive management team.
Competitive pay package.
Requirements
Passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Full UK driving licence
Please apply now for more details ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £13.50 per hour + Sleep In Rate
Posted: 2026-07-20 08:49:16
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you! Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Location: Crediton, Devon
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Driving license and vehicle - Essential
For more information Apply NOW with Laura
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Type: Permanent Location: Crediton, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31000 per annum + £70 per sleep
Posted: 2026-07-17 15:31:22
