TEIGNBRIDGE
Residential Childcare Senior 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. You will play a vital role in helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
20.00 – 08.00 Monday – Sunday (rota pattern)
Ocean Healthcare is one of the most highly respected care organisations in the Southwest. Our philosophy is Live Happy Care Well, which is based on the principle that you can’t pour from an empty cup. We’re committed to treating our staff well and doing the right thing by the people we serve.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the emotional, social, and educational development of children and young people.
- Supervise and support team members.
- Lead and direct teams on shift.
- Support Registered Manager and take overall control of the home in their absence.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children, 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 sleep‑ins.
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 sleep‑in shifts.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience supporting children with complex needs including emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and learning disabilities.
What You’ll Need
- Good references.
- You must hold a full UK driving licence.
- Reliability and good communication.
- Right to work in the UK.
- A commitment to gaining a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension scheme.
- Full training and support to gain qualifications.
- Generous annual leave.
- Supportive team and management.
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