Residential Childcare Support Worker

Residential Childcare Support Worker – Provide High‑Quality Care and Support to Children and Young People. Day and Night Shifts Available.

• Location: TEIGNBRIDGE

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team in providing high‑quality care and support to children and young people living in our residential home. The ideal candidate will be caring, dependable, and willing to learn. You do not need previous experience in residential childcare, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Shift schedule: 20:00 – 08:00 Monday – Sunday, on a rota pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the emotional, social, and educational development of children and young people.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people, following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing home environment.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and daily records.
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help young people develop life skills and independence.
• Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people in a care or support setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with young people.
• Resilience, patience, and a commitment to trauma‑informed care.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience supporting children with complex needs including emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and learning disabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Full training and support to gain qualifications.
• Generous annual leave.
• Supportive team and management.

What You’ll Need

• Good references.
• Reliability and good communication.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to gaining a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

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