Children Support Worker - Exeter

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Exeter, Devon, UK
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client, a leading specialist provider, is seeking dedicated Children's Residential Support Workers to join their team in Exeter. This role offers flexible hours, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle, including days, nights, and sleep-in shifts. As a Children's Residential Support Worker in Exeter, you will work alongside experienced managers and support staff to provide exceptional care and support to children in a warm, nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people in their daily activities and interests
• Promote independence and overall wellbeing of young residents
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children, including activities like climbing, baking, or weekend breaks in holiday parks
• Provide emotional and practical support to young people
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safety guidelines
• Support children in managing challenging behaviour and minimise incidents
• Ensure the safety and welfare of children at all times

Requirements:

• Genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or in a similar social care setting
• Valid UK driving licence
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

If you want to make a real, measurable difference to the lives of young people, this Children's Residential Support Worker role in Exeter could be your ideal next step. To apply, click the ‘apply’ button below.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.