Empowering Support Worker for Children & Young People

Orange Recruitment; Exeter, Crediton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training & qualifications

Full induction programme

Career progression opportunities

Free meals

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Parking

Enhanced DBS Disclosure & Barring

Great work – life balance

224 annual leave hours per year

Management development programmes

Job summary

Central and Southern Homes is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our children's home in Exeter/ Crediton. The role involves a child-centred approach, supporting daily routines, activities, and outings while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

You will work full-time with an hourly rate of £13.50 and a schedule that may require alternate weekends. We offer extensive training, funded qualifications, and a supportive, dog-friendly workplace.

Qualifications

• Creativity in solving behavioural challenges
• Safeguarding awareness
• Record events and contribute to care plans
• Follow policies and Ofsted standards
• Ability to set firm boundaries
• Child welfare focus
• Be a positive role model
• Effective communication with stakeholders
• Calm under pressure
• Willingness to pursue funded qualifications (NVQ)
• Open to a dog-friendly workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and activities for children
• Engage in activities and outings
• Contribute to future planning and independence
• Maintain a child-centred approach
• Record events and contribute to care plans

Skills

Creative problem solving

Active listening

Safeguarding knowledge

Record keeping

Team leadership

Effective communication

Resilience

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 3 or Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Central and Southern Homes is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our children's home in Exeter/ Crediton. The role involves a child-centred approach, supporting daily routines, activities, and outings while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

You will work full-time with an hourly rate of £13.50 and a schedule that may require alternate weekends. We offer extensive training, funded qualifications, and a supportive, dog-friendly workplace.