Residential Support Worker – Children’s Homes – Ref 7797

Do you have the right values to make a difference to a child’s long-term future and positive outcomes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.

We are currently recruiting to a number of vacancies across several of our Children’s Homes based in Tiverton, Honiton, Exeter and Dartington.

Working within our Children’s Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Our Children’s Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their individual care plans and needs are met.

The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience, enhance and promote their experiences and independence. You will also help to prepare them for the next stages of their life.

The role includes:

• Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals
• Assisting with daily tasks and life skills
• Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children
• Creating a fun and positive atmosphere
• Organising and taking part in activities
• Being proactive and innovative in seeking new methods to engage

Personal qualities:

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people
• Remaining calm in challenging situations
• Able to implement boundaries
• Able to adapt and respond quickly

This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Pay and enhancements:
37 hours per week, plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year)

• Start rate is £13.47 per hour, rising to £14.36 per hour
• Overnight rate is £17.96 per hour, rising to £19.14 per hour
• Saturday rate is £20.20 per hour, rising to £21.54 per hour
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £26.94 per hour, rising to £28.72 per hour

We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or Sleep Ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

When completing your application form, please state your preference for location(s) and working hours (full time or part time).

Please note:

• The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
• We cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post.

Please see the job description for full information about this position, or contact Heidi Rowlinson-Jones via email for an informal discussion at: heidi.rowlinsonjones@devon.gov.uk

Interviews for these roles will take place on 15th May 2025.

If you do not hear back within 7 days of the closing date, then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please click Apply Now to see further information.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Does the job role include personal care?: No

Working Patterns:

Full Time (37 hours) and Part Time (30 hours) available