Children's Support Worker

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Location: Bodmin

Pay: £13.50 to £14.10 per hour (£28,080 to £29,328 per annum)

Job Type: Permanent (Full Time Rota)

The Perks

Competitive Permanent Pay: Earn £13.50 to £14.10 per hour paid directly via structured PAYE

Qualification Funding: Full financial support to obtain your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Uncapped Referral Bonuses: Receive a £300 shopping voucher every time you refer a colleague

Local Authority Ties: Work within an established home partnered with Cornwall care teams

Rota Predictability: Stable shift patterns with clear long term career development pathways

For a young person dealing with trauma, entering a residential home requires patience and deep empathy. They need dedicated support staff who look past complex behaviours to understand the individual underneath.

Central and Southern Homes is hiring 2 permanent Support Workers for our Bodmin children's home. You will deliver person centred care, encourage life skills, and create a calm, nurturing home environment.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience as a Youth Worker, Support Worker, Therapeutic Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Key Worker, or Youth Mentor.

How you will make a difference

Promote Belonging: Help young people plan activities, develop hobbies, and feel part of a caring home.

De escalate Friction: Defuse high pressure moments calmly using positive behaviour management methods

Safeguard Effectively: Keep thorough shift records and report safeguarding concerns swiftly.

What you will bring

Core Attributes: Deep resilience, patient mindset, and strong personal boundaries.

Sector Requirements: Ability to work flexible rotas including sleep ins and weekends.

Driving Requirement: A full UK driving licence and car access is essential to support community integration in rural Cornwall.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bodmin

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English