Residential Support Worker - Children's Homes in Honiton inHoniton PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

£26,824 to £28,598 a year plus enhancements up to £4,000 per annum, pro rata PERMANENT NO SPONSORSHIP
FAMILY FIRST AID VEHICLE VISA

Devon County Council rJ9nEUHC

Job description

Flexible working options (part-time, condensed hours, hybrid) — ideal for women balancing family or caring responsibilities.

Competitive pay £26,824–£28,598 plus enhancements up to £4,000 pa (pro rata) — clear extra earnings for shift work.

Permanent role in Honiton (EX14) — local, stable job perfect if you have a car and want a community-based position.

Work in Ofsted‑registered children’s homes supporting complex needs — highly rewarding, long‑term impact on young lives.

Devon County Council champions equality, inclusion and safeguarding — a supportive employer for women and diverse staff.

Chance to gain practical short courses (First Aid, trauma‑informed practice, food hygiene) and progress in children’s social care.

Support young people in a warm, home-from-home setting for Devon County Council in Honiton (EX14) as a Residential Support Worker in Ofsted‑registered children’s homes. This permanent, full‑time role pays £26,824–£28,598 plus enhancements up to £4,000 per year (pro rata) and involves working with children and young people with complex needs to deliver individual care plans, life‑skills coaching and meaningful activities. You’ll help children achieve personal goals, create positive routines, manage boundaries calmly in challenging moments and drive aspirational outcomes — all within a team that values resilience, creativity and compassionate practice. The post requires a DBS check, confident spoken English, GCSE‑level literacy and numeracy and a valid UK driving licence with access to your own insured vehicle; visa sponsorship cannot be offered.

This role suits caring, practical people — particularly women returning to or building a career in care — who want real impact and flexible working options. Devon County Council promotes diversity, safeguarding and ongoing development (training such as First Aid or trauma‑informed practice is desirable) and offers part‑time or other flexible arrangements where possible. If you’re ready to bring warmth, stability and consistent support to children’s lives, click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to start your application. Full details are also available on jobsincare.com.

Flexible working options (part-time, condensed hours, hybrid) — ideal for women balancing family or caring responsibilities.

Competitive pay £26,824–£28,598 plus enhancements up to £4,000 pa (pro rata) — clear extra earnings for shift work.

Permanent role in Honiton (EX14) — local, stable job perfect if you have a car and want a community-based position.

Work in Ofsted‑registered children’s homes supporting complex needs — highly rewarding, long‑term impact on young lives.

Devon County Council champions equality, inclusion and safeguarding — a supportive employer for women and diverse staff.

Chance to gain practical short courses (First Aid, trauma‑informed practice, food hygiene) and progress in children’s social care.

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Flexible working options (part-time, condensed hours, hybrid) — ideal for women balancing family or caring responsibilities.; Competitive pay £26,824–£28,598 plus enhancements up to £4,000 pa (pro rata) — clear extra earnings for shift work.; Permanent role in Honiton (EX14) — local, stable job perfect if you have a car and want a community-based position.; Work in Ofsted‑registered children’s homes supporting complex needs — highly rewarding, long‑term impact on young lives.; Devon County Council champions equality, inclusion and safeguarding — a supportive employer for women and diverse staff.; Chance to gain practical short courses (First Aid, trauma‑informed practice, food hygiene) and progress in children’s social care.

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