Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Newquay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Newquay to join a specialist residential service. You will contribute to creating a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people, helping them build confidence and independence while adhering to safeguarding standards.

The role offers full-time hours with shifts, including sleeps, in a committed team focused on Ofsted-aligned care and continuous staff development.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required.
• Must have compassion and patience.
• Willingness to learn safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people to feel safe, heard and valued in a residential setting.
• Encourage independence and personal development per care plans and safeguarding.
• Assist with activities that promote social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Support shifts in a 24/7 environment, including sleep-ins.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Newquay, Cornwall

Salary: £26325- £32,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join a specialist residential service in Newquay, Cornwall. This Support Worker role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people who require stability, understanding, and a safe place to begin again. In this position, you will play a vital role in creating a supportive environment where young people feel heard, respected, and valued. Working within a setting that focuses on safe, consistent relationships, your work as a Support Worker will directly impact the growth, confidence, and independence of vulnerable young individuals, ensuring compliance with sector standards such as Ofsted.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people to feel safe, heard, and valued through everyday care and positive engagement in a residential setting.
• Encouraging independence and personal development in line with individual care plans, safeguarding protocols, and sector best practices.
• Assisting with the implementation of tailored activities that promote social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Supporting shifts in a 24/7 environment, including sleep‑ins, to ensure consistent care and stability for all young people.
• Contributing to a safe and nurturing environment that aligns with regulatory standards such as Ofsted and sector frameworks for EBD, SEN, and SEMH.
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care and safeguard young people at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications

• No formal experience is necessary, but a genuine passion for caring for children and young people is essential.
• Compassion, patience, and a willingness to learn about sector standards and safeguarding compliance.
• An understanding of working within frameworks such as EBD, SEN, and SEMH.
• Flexibility to work full‑time hours, including sleeps and shift work.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary reflective of experience and sector standards.
• Ongoing training and development to support your career growth.
• Supportive, close‑knit team environment with a focus on staff wellbeing.
• Flexible working hours designed to fit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people who face challenging starts in life.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone