Residential Care Worker – Bank

SAMpeople; Exmouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13 weeks holiday (annual)?

CPD sessions

Fully funded BSL training

Team environment

Coastal location near beach

Job summary

The Deaf Academy in Exmouth is seeking Bank Residential Care Workers to support young people aged 9–25 in developing independence and participating in social activities. Roles include assisting in the Academy Residential Home and on-site flats, with fully funded BSL training and progression opportunities.

The position is part-time with zero-hours contracts, based in Exmouth. Expect lively, active duties, community outings, and a supportive team environment near the beach.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and to following the Academy safeguarding policy.
• Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 9–25 to develop independent living skills and participate in social activities.
• Plan and organise local and longer trips, including community activities and time at the beach.
• Work as part of a team of Residential Care Workers in a residential setting.

Job description

Make a difference, learn new skills and build a rewarding career supporting young people in Exmouth.

Are you an experienced Residential Care Worker ready for a new challenge? Perhaps you have experience in education or another support role or you are looking to start your career in social care and would love the opportunity to learn British Sign Language (BSL).

We’re looking for Bank Residential Care Workers to join our inspiring team, supporting young people aged 9–25 to develop their independence and achieve their potential. You’ll be based either in our new adult residential centre or in our on‑site residential flats at the Academy, both just a couple of minutes’ walk from Exmouth beach.

If you’re passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives and want a role that’s varied, active and rewarding, we’d love to hear from you.

A role where every day is different:

You’ll be getting out and about, planning and organising social activities locally and further afield.

Every day as a Residential Care Worker is different. You’ll support our young people who live in our Academy Residential Home to develop their independent living skills, as well as organising social activities, for example activities in the local community, trips to the beach, cinema or bowling, and trips further afield.

The hourly rate for this role starts from £15.68ph, including holiday pay and increases with completion of L3 NVQ H&SC and L1, 2 and 3 BSL qualifications.

Our students spend their day in our School or College, with some also doing work placements or qualifications elsewhere, after which they return to our residential care flats. The shift pattern for this role is therefore outside of ‘school hours’.

• 13 weeks of holiday (rare in care roles!)
• Weekly staff CPD and development sessions
• Work in a large team of supportive Residential Care Workers
• Fully funded BSL training and in‑house lessons
• A collaborative, inclusive and inspiring culture
• Progression opportunities and specialist training
• A beautiful coastal location close to the beach
• 15% discount on LED membership

Full sponsorship and support in completing British Sign Language qualifications, up to Level 3

Opportunity to undertake Level 3 Children and Young People’s Diploma

Skills

Organisational Fit

A commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and to following the Academy safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures essential

The Deaf Academy

HR

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The Deaf Academy
1 Douglas Avenue
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 2AU

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS check is required.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The Academy is aDisability Committed Employer in promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff. The Academy is also signed up to theArmed Forces Covenantin supporting ex-service personnel in recognising their skills and experience.

Key Role Information

Job type Part Time

Contract type Zero-Hours

Closing 20/10/2026 09:00

Interview Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis