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Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 13.5 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter, Devon

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (EX1 Area)
Full-Time | Immediate Starts Available

We are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers (RSWs) to join a children’s residential home in the EX1 area. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people within a supportive, nurturing, and structured environment.

Salary & Benefits:

  * £13.50–£14.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications)

  * £50 sleep-in allowance per shift

  * Full-time hours (based on approximately 12 shifts per month)

  * 24-hour shifts, typically 2–3 per week (often back-to-back)

  * Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Role:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), many of whom have experienced trauma. You will play a key role in creating a safe, stable, and caring home environment, helping young people build positive relationships, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Provide day-to-day care and emotional support

  * Build positive, trusting relationships with young people

  * Support behaviour management using a trauma-informed approach

  * Promote education, health, and wellbeing

  * Maintain accurate records and reports

  * Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals

What We’re Looking For:

  * Experience in children’s residential care is desirable

  * We will also consider candidates with experience supporting individuals with high EBD needs

  * A genuine passion for supporting young people

  * Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  * Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations

  * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred

Please note:
Applications from candidates with only nursery experience or solely elderly/hospital care backgrounds will not be considered.

Requirements:

  * Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check

  * Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

  * Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and holidays

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can have a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered

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