Residential Care Worker

8-i; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care and education company in Devon is seeking dedicated Residential Care Workers to support children who have experienced trauma. The role offers a competitive salary range of £24,500 to £29,000, depending on experience. Responsibilities include ensuring children's needs are met and providing a caring environment. Applicants should be level 3 qualified in residential care or willing to achieve this qualification. Benefits include extensive training, bonuses, and additional holiday days.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional holidays

Performance bonus

Excellent training & support

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience working with children and young people.
• Level 3 qualified in residential care or motivated to achieve this qualification.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people who have experienced trauma.
• Ensure children receive the care and attention they deserve.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Full UK driving licence

Motivated to support children who have suffered trauma

Passionate about improving outcomes for children

Education

Level 3 qualification in residential care or willingness to work towards it

Job description

Welcome to SW Education & Care! We believe in empowering every child to thrive. We're seeking dedicated Residential Care Workers (and a senior) to join us at our new home in-between South Molton and Barnstaple, Devon.

For a rewarding opportunity, offering an excellent salary of £24,500 £29,000 and a host of benefits including bonuses and additional holidays, look no further

Residential Care Worker / Senior Residential Care Worker

Nr South Molton, Devon

• Full time (two full days & nights, then have four days off!)
• Permanent position
• £24,500 - £29,000 depending on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

About The Role

As a Residential (or Senior) Care Worker, you'll play a crucial role in supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma. Your dedication will help improve outcomes for these individuals, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.

We Are Looking For Colleagues Who Are

• Experienced working with children and young people
• Level 3 qualified in residential care or willing to work towards the qualification
• Motivated to support children & young people who have suffered trauma
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
• Looking for a role with a caring and supportive company who place the child at the centre of everything we do
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £24,500 - £29,000 depending on experience, with an increase on completion of probation
• Additional holiday days with sleep-in included
• Performance bonus
• Excellent training & support (around 80 online courses & various face to face training)
• An ethos of collaboration and mutual encouragement
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

About Us

SW Education & Care is a leading care and education company based in North and Mid Devon. Our dedicated team is committed to providing children and young people with the opportunity to succeed and grow in a supportive environment. We are also hiring for a more senior position. If you have a wealth of experience, wed love to hear from you!

How To Apply For The Role

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click apply today andcheck your inbox for an email providing more informationon how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

We take the safety of our children seriously and follow stringent safer recruitment checks, the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a full enhanced DBS and references.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Child Care Assistant, Youth Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Child Care Worker, Youth Mentor, Family Support Worker, Caregiver, Social Worker, Children's Home Manager, Foster Care Worker, Childcare, Care Worker, Residential Care Worker.