Counselling and Social Services

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Location: Crediton

Pay: £13.50 to £14.10 per hour (£28,080 to £29,328 per annum)

Job Type: Permanent (Full Time Rota)

The Perks

Competitive Permanent Salary: Earn up to £14.10 per hour (£29,328 per annum) based on experience and qualifications

Career Progression Pay: Automatic pay uplifts upon completion of probation and service milestones

Generous Referral Bonus: Receive £300 for every qualified carer you introduce to our team

Fully Funded Qualifications: Complete your NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare at zero cost to you

Stable Rota Pattern: Predictable full time hours in a nurturing residential setting

When a young person faces severe distress or placement breakdown, they require more than basic supervision. They need a steady, compassionate anchor who can bring safety, routine, and genuine emotional warmth back into their daily lives.

Central and Southern Homes is recruiting dedicated Support Workers to join our residential team in Crediton. You will be working directly with children and young people experiencing emotional and social difficulties, helping them build life skills, pursue education, and achieve positive personal outcomes.

This opening is an ideal match for individuals who have worked as a Youth Worker, Support Worker, Therapeutic Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Youth Mentor, or Key Worker.

How you will make a difference

Build Authentic Trust: Create safe, positive connections with children using trauma informed techniques.

Support Daily Growth: Assist young people with education, life skills, community outings, and daily living routines.

Maintain Safe Environment: Manage challenging behaviours with composure and complete detailed daily logs.

What you will bring

Care Commitment: Previous experience in residential childcare is desirable, or a strong commitment to complete your NVQ Level 3 Diploma.

Resilient Mindset: A calm, empathetic, and structured approach to managing complex behaviours.

Licensing: A full UK driving licence is strongly preferred to support young people on local activities.

Introduce a Care Peer

Do you know a passionate residential support worker looking for a permanent home in social care? Recommend them to our recruitment team today. Once they complete their initial employment milestones, we will send yo...