Residential Support Worker – Children’s Homes

We are currently recruiting to one of our homes based in Barnstaple.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. You must be able to work shift patterns, including late nights, early mornings and overnight stays to support the needs of individual children.

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.

The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role. All staff must hold a full driving licence. We cannot offer Visa sponsorship.

This role requires a DBS disclosure.

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.

07:00 – 14:45
14:30 – 22:00
Sleeps 22:00 – 07:00

Pay and Enhancements:

• 37 hours per week, plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year)
• Start rate is £13.90 per hour, rising to £14.82 per hour.
• Overnight rate is £18.53 per hour, rising to £19.76 per hour.
• Saturday rate is £20.85 per hour, rising to £22.23 per hour.
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £27.80 per hour, rising to £29.64 per hour.

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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

Reference: REQ
008983
Interview Date: 14th and 15th January 2026

Does the job role include personal care?: No