Childrens Residential Support Worker

• Location: Exeter

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

• Job Type: Permanent (Full Time Rota)

The Perks

• Permanent Hourly Scale: Starting from £13.50 up to £14.10 per hour with clear progression criteria

• Fully Paid Training: Complete your Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People with full company backing

• Referral Rewards: Earn £300 Love2Shop vouchers per successful friend recommendation

• Central Location: Excellent public transport links and vibrant local working environment

• Career Security: Guaranteed full time hours in an established, caring organization

Entering a residential home can feel overwhelming for a child facing past trauma. They do not need someone simply checking boxes on a shift; they need a consistent, reassuring presence who can keep them safe and valued[cite: 4, 16].

We are seeking 2 permanent Support Workers to join our Exeter children's home team. You will support young people with emotional and social challenges, creating a happy, structured, and safe home environment.

This role is well suited to applicants who have worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Youth Worker, SEN Assistant, Key Worker, or Childcare Practitioner.How you will make a difference

• Establish Safety: Deliver predictable daily routines that help dysregulated youth feel secure and supported

• Community Engagement: Support young people during social activities, sports, and educational outings.

• Detailed Reporting: Maintain accurate daily logs to support therapeutic care goals.

What you will bring

• Care Mindset: Genuine compassion, high emotional intelligence, and resilience in challenging situations.

• Sector Growth: Commitment to gain NVQ Level 3 qualification within required timeframes.

• Availability: Flexibility to work a varied rota including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and sleep ins.

Recommend a Peer Scheme

Know a talented care professional seeking permanent stability in Exeter? Introduce them to Randstad Care today. If they successfully join our client's team, you will receive a £300 Love2Shop voucher.

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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