Children's Support Worker

£26,824 - £31,000 per annum + Full Training Provided

Permanent

Social Care

Posted on: 21 July 2026

Reference: MBCYP _

Do you have experience working with children with special educational needs 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 Children's Support Workers into their specialist residential care home for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and physical disabilities.

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.

On offer is a fully funded, industry‑accredited training programme which offers you an excellent career progression into management with Level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications. My client has a fantastic reputation for nurturing staff and are an industry leader with their in‑house training programmes.

Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker include:

• 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!

Responsibilities of the Children's Support Worker:

• Ensuring the children have the full help and support required with their daily activities and routine
• Promoting a positive lifestyle with lots of engagement, activities and opportunities
• Providing personal care as required
• Safeguarding the young people at all times, ensuring they are protected and safe

The job is based in Dartington and we are holding interviews this month. Apply now!

Upload your CV here and we'll be in touch if you're suitable for this role.

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