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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: 2026-09-08 08:48:43
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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: 2026-09-07 17:29:35
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If you have a passion for working with children and young people, professional experience supporting vulnerable young people, or are looking for a rewarding career, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.I am looking for Therapeutic Support Workers to join a specialist children's residential service, supporting young people with trauma, learning disabilities, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge.
Starting salary £28,000 based in Ipswich, Suffolk
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
The role requires full commitment and involves shift work, overnight sleep-ins and weekends, working as part of a dedicated team to ensure young people receive consistent care and support.
Benefits include:
£28,000 starting salary, including sleep-ins
Job security
Fully funded qualifications and training
Excellent training and development opportunities
Excellent progression opportunities
Do you have:
Experience working with children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs or behaviours that challenge
Experience within SEN schools, youth work, community services, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice or children's homes
Ability to work shifts, weekends and overnight stays
Driving licence and vehicle - essential
If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply directly or call in and ask for Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Saxmundham, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £28000 per annum + £60 per sleep
Posted: 2026-09-04 16:02:11
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The role requires full commitment and involves shift work, overnight sleep-ins and weekends, working as part of a dedicated team to ensure young people receive consistent care and support.
Benefits include:
£28,000 starting salary, including sleep-ins
Job security
Fully funded qualifications and training
Excellent training and development opportunities
Excellent progression opportunities
Do you have:
Experience working with children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs or behaviours that challenge
Experience within SEN schools, youth work, community services, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice or children's homes
Ability to work shifts, weekends and overnight stays
Driving licence and vehicle - essential
If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply directly or call in and ask for Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Loughborough, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £28000 per annum + plus £60 per sleep in
Posted: 2026-09-04 15:57:28
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The role requires full commitment and involves long shifts, overnight sleep-ins, weekends and working as part of a dedicated team to ensure young people receive consistent care and support.
Benefits include:
£28,000 starting salary, including sleep-ins
Job security with the local council
Fully funded qualifications and training
Public sector benefits package
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience working with children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs or behaviours that challenge
Experience within SEN schools, youth work, community services, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice or children's homes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willingness to complete
Ability to work shifts, weekends and overnight stays
Driving licence and vehicle - essential
If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply directly or call in and ask for Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client.
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Type: Permanent Location: Saxmundham, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £28000 per annum + £60 per sleep
Posted: 2026-09-04 15:51:47
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Children's Residential Support Worker - EBD | Excellent Career Opportunity
Location: Saxmundham Salary: Up to £27,976 per year Sleep-ins: £60 per sleep
Shift Pattern: 2:4 (07:30am - 10:30pm, Sleep, 07:30am - 10:30pm) Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Make a Real Difference - Every Single Day
Are you looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same?
We are looking for caring, resilient and motivated Children's Residential Support Workers to join a growing and supportive team.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people who need stability, guidance and someone who believes in them.
You don't need to have years of experience in residential childcare.
If you have the right attitude, resilience, compassion and a genuine desire to support young people, we want to hear from you.
Why Join?
Excellent career progression opportunities
Fully funded training and qualifications
Employee wellbeing and support programmes
Generous annual leave entitlement
Employee reward and discount schemes
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will play an important role in helping children and young people feel safe, supported and valued.
Your day could involve:
Supporting children and young people with their daily routines.
Building positive and trusting relationships.
Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviours.
Supporting attendance at school, appointments and activities.
Encouraging independence and developing life skills.
Supporting young people through challenging situations.
Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not always essential.
We welcome applications from people with backgrounds in:
Children's Residential Care
Support Work
Education
Youth Work
Care
Mental Health Support
Teaching Assistant roles
SEN Support
Social Care
Customer-facing roles with transferable skills
Career Progression
This isn't just a job — it's an opportunity to build a long-term career in children's residential care.
With training, experience and commitment, there are opportunities to progress into roles such as:
Apply Today
If you're looking for a career where you can genuinely make a difference and be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and one of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Saxmundham, England
Salary / Rate: £27976 - £31096 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-04 15:35:50
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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: 2026-09-04 11:24:21
