Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
£31,000 - £36,000
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Support Worker – Residential Care Provider | Child and Young People Support
Location: Devon, South West England, UK
Salary: £31,000 - £36,000 per year (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Join a leading specialist provider of residential care for children and young people in Devon, dedicated to delivering exceptional support and care. We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and flexible Senior Support Workers to become part of our vibrant team, helping young people with complex behavioural and emotional needs thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead shifts and deputise for the Registered Manager when needed, ensuring smooth daily operations
- Support the development of residential care workers through supervision and training, fostering team growth
- Communicate effectively with the team about individual care plans and their implementation, ensuring consistency of care
- Maintain accurate written records, logs, and files for continuous monitoring and evaluation
- Contribute to staff meetings, promoting good communication and team cohesion
- Provide compassionate support and care to young people, encouraging positive behaviour and personal development
- Assist young people with their educational and recreational activities, including travel to and from school or college
- Prepare nutritious meals and maintain a clean, welcoming environment within the home
- Organise and facilitate engaging social activities that promote well-being and social skills
What We Offer:
- Competitive annual salary of £31,000 - £36,000, dependent on experience and qualifications
- Fully paid, on-shift meals and parking facilities
- Comprehensive training and development plans, including NVQ pathways and career progression opportunities
- 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with service
- Paid sickness leave and additional rates for overtime, sleep-ins, and on-call duties
- Casual dress code for a comfortable working environment
- Company pension scheme and Simply Health benefits linked to the service
- Exciting days out and off-site activity days for team bonding
- Our dedicated Management Development Programme from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond
Shift Pattern:
- 16 to 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins, on a flexible one-on-two or two-on-four basis
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Desire to obtain a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
- Children & Younger Peoples workforce experience preferred but not essential; applications from those starting their career are encouraged
- Minimum 12 months senior support worker experience in residential care highly desirable
- DBS and reference checks in line with government safeguarding regulations will be required
Join Our Supportive Team:
Within this service, you'll support young people of various ages and backgrounds, many of whom are achieving great success in school and social activities. This role offers a rewarding career path where your daily efforts will create lasting, positive impacts on young lives. Help us uphold our reputation as a provider of the highest quality behavioural health services in the UK—already recognised with 27 Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ awards and counting.
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.
