Children Support Worker - Full Training Provided


Company:	Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Salary:	£28,000 to £31,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Totnes, TQ5 1UP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Children Support Worker

The unique opportunity to work in a local council children's service

Do you have experience working with children with SEN or learning disabilities? Are you looking for a hugely rewarding career with long term prospects?

My client is the council and they are looking to hire permanent Residential Support Worker into their specialist residential care home for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and physical disabilities.

Benefits for the Residential Support Worker includes:

Starting salary of £31,000 (£26,824 plus £4,000 sleep ins)

Full-time contract

Paid for DBS

Fully funded training

On-going progression opportunities

Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!

The children's home is based in Dartington and you must be a driver due to the demands of the role which includes taking the young people on trips and to medical appointments.

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK. You must also be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep over shifts.

If you have experience with SEN children, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or complex needs in young people, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your career with a move to the local council.

Responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker: