Collumpton, Devon, United Kingdom
£33,956 - £40,000
Permanent
Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker – Starting £33,936 + Joining Bonus | Care and Support Role in Devon
Location: Devon, South West England, UK
Salary: Starting from £33,936 per annum + Joining Bonus
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you want a rewarding career in a supportive and caring environment? Our client, a small, dedicated specialist provider based in beautiful Devon, is seeking passionate Children’s Residential Support Workers to join their team. This is more than just a care role – it’s an opportunity to grow, develop, and truly impact future generations.
Why Join This Organisation?
- Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in creating a safe, homely, and nurturing environment for children and young people to thrive
- Supportive Environment: Work within a close-knit team that feels like family, where your voice matters and your contribution is valued
- Development Opportunities: Benefit from fully funded training, ongoing career progression pathways, and support to achieve qualifications like Level 4 in Residential Childcare
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy enhanced annual leave entitlement of 280 hours and access to free health and wellbeing services 24/7, including a wellness app with resources for mental and physical health
- Flexible Working Options: Shifts typically operate on a 2 on 3 off rota, including sleep-ins, with part-time roles available on request
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a caring, nurturing environment for children aged (appropriate age range) in a 2-bed Ofsted-registered children’s home
- Support children with daily routines such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and engaging in normal home activities
- Plan and participate in outings, holidays, and leisure activities to promote their development and happiness
- Complete daily records and documentation, including care plans and progress reports
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in line with policies and safeguarding legislation
Requirements:
- Genuine passion for supporting children and young people’s futures
- High resilience, empathy, and a caring attitude
- Flexibility to work 24/7, including sleep-in shifts (full rota examples available on request)
- Good literacy and administrative skills for record-keeping and planning
- Full UK Driving Licence (automatic cars provided for shifts)
- Commitment to safeguarding, including undergoing an enhanced DBS check
Additional Benefits:
- Casual dress code and regular company events
- Pension scheme and employee mentoring programmes
- Discounted or free food, store discounts, and referral bonuses
- Free parking and on-site parking facilities
If this sounds like the career opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Join a caring organisation dedicated to making a difference. Contact us today to find out more or to apply.
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.
