Part-time Residential Support Worker / Care Worker (Children’s Services)
Company: Mutual Care Ltd
Location: Exeter (EX1 & EX6 postcodes – Very easy commute from Exeter centre)
Salary: £15,000 Basic | Earn up to £23,397+ with optional overtime shifts
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Rota: 1 day on, 5 days off (24-hour shifts including a sleep-in)
CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: RIGHT TO WORK & SPONSORSHIP POLICY. Applicants MUST already possess the permanent legal right to work in the UK. > * We are STRICTLY UNABLE to offer Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), Tier 2 Visas, or care worker sponsorship of any kind for this position. Applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected immediately without review. A valid UK Driving Licence is also a mandatory requirement
The Opportunity
Are you seeking a rewarding new challenge in childcare? Mutual Care Ltd is looking for motivated, emotionally resilient individuals to join our small, high-quality residential children’s homes near Exeter.
We view residential childcare as an elite profession. We provide an environment where our staff are recognized as true professionals, backed by industry-leading training budgets, clinical supervision by a psychologist, and guaranteed pathways for career progression. If you have a passion for mentoring young people and want to work for a company that genuinely invests in your welfare, we want to hear from you.
The Rota & Financial Breakdown
Our unique work pattern offers an exceptional work-life balance: 1 day on, 5 days off (24-hour shifts with a sleep-in).
Your basic salary is £15,000, but you can easily boost your annual earnings by picking up optional extra shifts paid at an enhanced overtime rate of £15.00/hr:
- Basic Salary: £15,000
- Working 1 extra shift per month: Earn £17,799 per annum
- Working 2 extra shifts per month: Earn £20,598 per annum
- Working 3 extra shifts per month: Earn £23,397 per annum
Key Responsibilities
- Positive Role Modelling: Act as a resilient, optimistic role model, inspiring children in all aspects of their social, emotional, and educational lives.
- Creating a Home: Work alongside an experienced Registered Manager to foster a safe, warm, and nurturing environment built on love and positive energy.
- Safeguarding: Maintain total commitment to protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in our care.
- Daily Support: Take part in regular household activities, including preparing shared meals (all staff meals are fully provided for free).
Requirements
- Right to Work: Unrestricted, permanent legal right to work in the UK (No Visas/Sponsorship available).
- Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (or equivalent) is required.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred; an NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or higher is highly desirable. (If you don't have it, we will fully fund your Level 3–5 Diplomas).
- Attributes: High emotional resilience, a positive mindset, and a shared vision for child-centred care.
What We Offer
- Fully Funded Qualifications: We pay 100% of your Level 3 to Level 5 Care Diplomas and specialist bespoke training.
- Premium Wellbeing Support: Regular 2-weekly supervisions and direct clinical supervision backed by a professional psychologist.
- Perks & Discounts: Free Blue Light Card, free staff meals on shift, company pension, and a £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus.
- Team Culture: Fully funded staff away days and a progressive, friendly team culture.
- Generous Leave: 14 full-shift holiday allocations per year.
At (Mutual Care), safeguarding the welfare of children and young people is our top priority. All applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and enhanced DBS checks.
Pay: £15,000.00-£23,397.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- We are unable to offer visa sponsorships for this role.
Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK (or equivalent) Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
