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
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Type: Permanent Location: Paignton, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum + £70 per sleep
Posted: 2026-09-11 14:41:55
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
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Type: Permanent Location: Paignton, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31000 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-10 11:35:38
