Location:
BodminPay: £13.50 to £14.10 per hour (£28,080 to £29,328 per annum)
Job Type: Permanent (Full Time Rota)
Competitive Permanent Pay:
Earn £13.50 to £14.10 per hour paid directly via structured PAYEQualification Funding:
Full financial support to obtain your Level 3 Diploma in Residential ChildcareUncapped Referral Bonuses:
Receive a £300 shopping voucher every time you refer a colleagueLocal Authority Ties:
Work within an established home partnered with Cornwall care teamsRota Predictability:
Stable shift patterns with clear long term career development pathways
For a young person dealing with trauma, entering a residential home requires patience and deep empathy. They need dedicated support staff who look past complex behaviours to understand the individual underneath.
Central and Southern Homes is hiring 2 permanent Support Workers for our Bodmin children's home. You will deliver person centred care, encourage life skills, and create a calm, nurturing home environment.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience as a Youth Worker, Support Worker, Therapeutic Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Key Worker, or Youth Mentor.
How you will make a differencePromote Belonging:
Help young people plan activities, develop hobbies, and feel part of a caring home.De escalate Friction:
Defuse high pressure moments calmly using positive behaviour management methodsSafeguard Effectively:
Keep thorough shift records and report safeguarding concerns swiftly.
Core Attributes:
Deep resilience, patient mindset, and strong personal boundaries.Sector Requirements:
Ability to work flexible rotas including sleep ins and weekends.Driving Requirement: A full UK driving licence and car access is essential to support community integration in rural Cornwall.
We are always looking for compassionate support staff across Cornwall. Recommend a care colleague to our team, and upon their successful onboarding and milestone completion, you will pocket a £300 Love2
Shop voucher.
Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
experience
Children services
skills
be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,caring,competent at dealing with all stakeholders
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