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Senior Support Worker
Job in
Barnstaple, Devon, EX31, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-11
Listing for:
Blue Elephant Childcare Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-11
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Devon (Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington areas)
Salary: £29,702.40 - £33,945.60 per annum (£16.32ph) This excludes sleep in allowance of £60 per sleep in and Senior on-call rate of £52.50-£89.25.
Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Full Time (35 – 40 hours per week)
Are you looking for a role where every day brings something new, meaningful and rewarding? Join the Blue Elephant Herd as a Senior Support Worker in one of our children’s residential homes and help shape brighter futures for the young people in our care.
We’re seeking compassionate, enthusiastic and inspiring individuals to join our North Devon homes. Our homes are based in the Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington areas. You’ll bring energy, positivity and a genuine passion for helping children thrive.
The right candidate will be engaging, nurturing and able to create a fun, safe and empowering environment where younger children feel supported and encouraged to grow.
To apply , you must have a minimum of one year’s experience working as a Residential Support Worker in a children’s home. However, we strongly favour applicants with more substantial experience or those already operating at a senior level, demonstrating leadership, initiative and confidence in supporting both children and colleagues.
Senior Support Workers are typically qualified, so holding a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent qualification) is highly preferred.
Benefits that Blue Elephant offer:
Annual Bonus
Christmas Hamper
Annual ‘Thank You’ party for you and your family
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Health & Wellbeing benefit scheme from start date
Blue Light card (cost covered)
Wellbeing events throughout the year
And much much more.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role, as the position involves travelling between care locations across the Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington areas of Devon.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Blue Elephant Childcare Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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