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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, Crediton
Location: Crediton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
14.07.2025
Expiry Date:
28.08.2025
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join a modern residential children's home in Crediton. You'll support young people aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioral Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviors.
We seek enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individuals eager to make a positive impact on young people's lives, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and behaviorally in a safe and caring environment.
Work in a dynamic, busy setting where no two days are the same. It's challenging but rewarding work!
Salary: £29,473.60 - £34,299.20 (including sleeps)
Location: Crediton
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week
Shift pattern: 16-24 hour shifts (including sleep-ins), on a one-on-two or two-on-four basis.
Note: A Full UK Driving Licence is required due to job nature.
Benefits include:
* Paid activities like bike rides and theme parks
* Funding for QCF Level 4 Children & Young People qualification
* Company pension
* 28 days annual leave
* Comprehensive training and CPD
* Opportunities for career growth and earnings
* Coverage of disclosure costs
Responsibilities:
* Encourage activities and responsibility appropriate to age
* Maintain a homely, friendly environment
* Handle challenging behaviors safely
* Protect children and young people's health and welfare
* Support their independence and well-being
* Ensure safety and knowledge of care plans and communication preferences
* Support challenging behaviors with empathy
* Build relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and professionals
Candidate requirements:
* Experience is desirable but not essential
* Experience in healthcare or social care is a plus
* Must have a driving license and be over 21
* Able to commute to Crediton
If passionate about supporting young people and seeking a career in health & social care, this is your opportunity!
Vetro Recruitment acts as both an employment business and agency, committed to equal opportunities. Decisions are based on merit.
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