Children's Support Worker

Shire Healthcare • Full-time • Exeter, Devon • £27k - £29k / year • 1w ago

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Exeter, Devon. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £27,000 - £29,000 plus sleep ins paid at £50.

As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:

Provide support using a person centred approach.
Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
Continuous commitment to professional development.
To be willing to cover other homes when required.
Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including: