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Children's Home Support Worker
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 25,417 - 33,950 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We’re excited to announce that Next Step Independence is expanding its services in North Wiltshire, enabling more children with complex needs to remain close to their families, schools, and local communities.
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for new team members to join our growing support team.
Making a difference
By helping children and young people stay within their communities, you’ll be contributing to better emotional, educational, and developmental outcomes, which will make a real and lasting difference in their lives.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of something transformative, we’d love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people?
We are seeking experienced Children’s Home Support Workers to join our team and help create safe, nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive.
Essential Requirements
* Eligible to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship)
* Over 21 years old.
* To have a clean driving license and use of vehicle with business insurance.
What You’ll Do
* Support children and young people in their daily lives, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
* Build trusting, positive relationships, always seeing beyond behaviours to understand their needs and experiences.
* Work collaboratively as part of a caring, supportive team to deliver personalised care and support plans.
* Remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations, providing stability and reassurance.
* Encourage participation in education, activities, and community life.
* Maintain clear, accurate records and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding.
About You
* Previous experience working in a registered children’s residential setting is essential.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed care.
* Confident in supporting colleagues, with excellent communication skills.
* Compassionate, resilient, and committed to making a positive difference.
What We Offer
* Competitive starting salary
* 28 days paid holiday
* Paid overtime opportunities
* Company pension scheme
* Mental health & wellbeing support (EAP)
* Staff events & celebrations
* Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave (subject to criteria)
* Career progression & fully funded training (including apprenticeships)
Equality and Diversity
Promote equality and value diversity by interpreting equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures and relevant standards.
Identify patterns of discrimination and take actions to overcome this and enable others to promote quality and diversity and a non-discriminatory culture that supports people in exercising their rights.
Safeguarding
Next Step Independence is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its homes. We apply robust safer recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointmentBefore You Apply
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