In brief
This senior support worker role involves leading care delivery within children’s residential homes in the Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington areas. The work focuses on creating a nurturing environment while providing guidance to both young people and colleagues to ensure positive outcomes.
Best for
Experienced residential support workers ready for a senior role
Non-negotiable
Full UK driving licence required
Worth knowing
Role includes sleep-in shifts and senior on-call duties which attract additional pay.
What you need
Required
Residential support experience
1+ years
Full UK driving licence
Clearly required in the listing
Compassion
Strongly implied by the listing
Leadership
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
Level 3 Residential Childcare
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Support young people
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead care delivery
Clearly stated in the job description.
Travel between homes
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
1+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“To apply, you must have a minimum of one year’s experience working as a Residential Support Worker in a children’s home.”
Experience level
“…trongly 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.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
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. Please Note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position
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