Residential Children's Support Worker
Location: Chudleigh Knighton, Devon
Salary: £28,080 per annum (40 hours per week) + £50 per sleep-in
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
At ABC Devon, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing and understanding environment. We're looking for passionate, caring and committed Residential Children's Support Workers to join our dedicated team at our warm and welcoming 3-bed Ofsted-registered children's home in Chudleigh Knighton.
Our home supports children and young people aged 10–16 with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. Every day is an opportunity to help our young people build confidence, develop independence, celebrate achievements and reach new milestones.
If you're someone who genuinely wants to make a purposeful difference in a child's life, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Residential Children's Support Worker, you'll:
- Build positive, trusting relationships with our children and young people.
- Provide consistent, person-centred care and emotional support.
- Support children with daily routines, education, life skills and community activities.
- Promote independence, confidence and wellbeing.
- Work as part of a settled, supportive team to create a safe, nurturing home environment.
- Celebrate every achievement, no matter how big or small.
This is much more than a care role—it's about helping children feel safe, valued and empowered to achieve their potential.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are:
- Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
- Patient, resilient and compassionate.
- Understanding of Autism, neurodiversity and learning disabilities, or willing to learn.
- Positive team players who can build meaningful relationships.
- Committed to providing high-quality, child-centred care.
Essential/Preferred Requirements
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
- Applicants must be 21 years of age or over.
- A full UK driving licence is preferred.
- Previous experience in children's residential care is welcomed but not essential if you share our values and commitment to learning.
What We Offer
At ABC Devon, we know our people are our greatest asset, so we invest in your future.
You'll receive:
- £28,080 annual salary (40-hour contract)
- £50 per sleep-in
- Fully funded qualifications and ongoing professional development
- A settled, experienced and supportive staff team
- Supportive, approachable management and directors
- A welcoming, values-led working environment
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
Working Pattern
You'll work 40 hours per week, typically across five days, with shifts of:
- 7:00am – 3:00pm
- 2:00pm – 8:00pm
In addition, you'll benefit from:
- At least one full weekend off every month
- An average of one sleep-in every other week
- A rota designed to promote a healthy work-life balance while providing consistency for the children we support.
Why Join ABC Devon?
At ABC Devon, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We create safe, nurturing homes where children feel understood, respected and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
You'll be joining a dedicated team that works together to celebrate every success, support one another and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that's helping children achieve brighter futures—one milestone at a time.
Pay: From £28,080.00 per year
Work Location: In person
