Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £30,824 per annum (including

37 hour contracted week

Excellent training and development

Clear career progression pathways

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is helping a local Council in Tiverton recruit Residential Support Workers to help children and young people aged 5-18 who have faced trauma. You will provide stability, guidance, and a supportive environment to help them build resilience and a more hopeful future.

The role involves long shifts, occasional 24-hour sleep-ins, alternate weekends, and flexible hours within a residential setting.

Qualifications

• Compassionate approach to supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work varied shift patterns including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Good communication and boundary-setting with young people and colleagues.
• Experience with young people is advantageous but not required.
• UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people aged 5–18 in a residential setting.
• Provide stability, guidance and a supportive environment to aid processing of trauma.
• Assist with daily routines, safety planning and transition into routines.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Flexibility

UK driving licence

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Devon

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Whether you already have experience working with young people or are looking for a challenging yet highly rewarding career, this could be the opportunity you've been searching for.

My client are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join an ambitious local Council who are opening brand new children's homes supporting vulnerable young people in Tiverton

Working within a residential community setting, you will support children and young people aged 5-18 who have experienced significant childhood trauma, including exploitation, neglect, domestic abuse, and violence.Your role will be to provide stability, guidance, and support, helping them process their experiences and develop a more positive outlook for the future.

About the Role

This is more than just a job, it's a career dedicated to changing lives.The role requires commitment, resilience, and a genuine desire to put the needs of young people first.

Due to the nature of residential care, flexibility is essential.The role includes:

• Long shifts, including occasional 24-hour shifts
• Overnight sleep-in duties
• Alternate weekend working
• Staying beyond scheduled shift times when necessary to ensure safe handovers and support young people's routines

If you're interested in a more senior opportunity within residential care, we'd also love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Salary of £30,824per annum (inclusive of two sleep-in shifts per week)
• 37 hour contracted week
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young people's lives

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people
• Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern, including weekends and sleep-ins
• Emotional resilience, self-awareness, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries
• An open, honest, and reflective approach to your work
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential
• A UK driving licence

If you're ready to begin a rewarding career where every day makes a difference, i'd love to hear from you.