Children'S Residential Support Worker

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Salary: £26325- £32,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join a specialist residential service in Newquay, Cornwall. This Support Worker role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people who require stability, understanding, and a safe place to begin again. In this position, you will play a vital role in creating a supportive environment where young people feel heard, respected, and valued. Working within a setting that focuses on safe, consistent relationships, your work as a Support Worker will directly impact the growth, confidence, and independence of vulnerable young individuals, ensuring compliance with sector standards such as Ofsted.

Key Responsibilities
As a Support Worker based in Newquay, Cornwall, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting children and young people to feel safe, heard, and valued through everyday care and positive engagement in a residential setting.
• Encouraging independence and personal development in line with individual care plans, safeguarding protocols, and sector best practices.
• Assisting with the implementation of tailored activities that promote social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Supporting shifts in a 24/7 environment, including sleep-ins, to ensure consistent care and stability for all young people.
• Contributing to a safe and nurturing environment that aligns with regulatory standards such as Ofsted and sector frameworks for EBD, SEN, and SEMH.
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care and safeguard young people at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Support Worker in this setting, you will need:

• No formal experience is necessary, but a genuine passion for caring for children and young people is essential.
• Compassion, patience, and a willingness to learn about sector standards and safeguarding compliance.
• An understanding of working within frameworks such as EBD, SEN, and SEMH.
• Flexibility to work full-time hours, including sleeps and shift work.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary reflective of experience and sector standards.
• Ongoing training an...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newquay

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