Residential Care Workers

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

Benefits offered by this job

13 weeks of holiday

Weekly CPD and development sessions

Fully funded BSL training

In‑house lessons

LED membership discount

Job summary

The Deaf Academy in Exmouth is seeking Residential Care Workers to support young people aged 9–25 in a welcoming, coastal setting. You will help develop independent living skills, arrange social activities from beach trips to cinema visits, and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture.

Training is provided, including British Sign Language (BSL), with sponsorship for a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Term-time pattern with training days included.

Qualifications

• Ability to use own initiative and exercise sound judgement essential
• Discretion, patience and a sense of humour essential
• A commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and to following the Academy safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures essential
• A commitment to promoting positive attitudes towards Deaf children. essential
• Ability to form good working relationships and to work as part of a professional team, including with other professionals from outside of the Academy. essential
• Ability to support the personal care needs of students whilst maintaining their respect and dignity essential

Responsibilities

• Support the young people living in the Academy to develop independence and life skills.
• Plan and organise social activities in the local community and beyond.
• Assist with personal care needs while respecting dignity and privacy.
• Work as part of a team to deliver a positive, inclusive learning and living environment.
• Engage with safeguarding policies and promote positive attitudes towards Deaf students.

Skills

Initiative

Discretion

Humour

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 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.

We’ll invest in your development:

Working at the Deaf Academy is more than just a job. You’ll be joining an award‑winning organisation with a unique culture, where the development of our students and employees is at the heart of what we do. Our teams create a positive, stimulating environment where children and young people can thrive, and where you can grow too.

We’ll provide full training, including British Sign Language (BSL) training, and sponsor you to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Already qualified at Level 3? Fantastic. If your experience comes from education or another support role, that’s valuable too. We’ll support you to develop the skills and qualifications you need to grow into the role and progress your career.

We’re looking for extraordinary people to join us, help inspire the next generation and shape our future. Along the way, you’ll have access to fantastic benefits, invaluable training and opportunities to develop your career.

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’.

There are 2 teams that you may be placed in, each team works 42 hours per week, details of which can be discussed further at interview:

• 2 teams that share a 2-week rota including weekends (working some evenings including sleep-ins, and 1 in every 2 weekends during the term)
• a team that work Monday to Friday across morning and afternoon/evening 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

*This position is working during the academy's term time, plus an additional 5 training days. The minimum salary for this role with no sleep-in rate applied is £25,692pa (this would apply to those only working the Mon-Fri shift pattern). The salary including sleep-ins may be up to £29,872pa (this includes payment for the maximum amount of sleep-ins possible for those working on full shift pattern), or £32,123 pa for thoseat top of the pay scale.

We have a number of roles available, we will therefore be shortlisting applications on a rolling basis. The Academy may close or amend the advert before the closing date.

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Ability to use own initiative and exercise sound judgement essential

Discretion, patience and a sense of humour essential

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

A commitment to promoting positive attitudes towards Deaf children. essential

Ability to form good working relationships and to work as part of a professional team, including with other professionals from outside of the Academy. essential

Ability to support the personal care needs of students whilst maintaining their respect and dignity essential

The Deaf Academy

Alicia Arbury

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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 Employerin 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.