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Location: Devon (Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington areas)
Salary: A GBP 29,702.40 : A GBP 33,945.60 per annum (A GBP 16.32ph) This excludes sleep in allowance of A GBP 60 per sleep in and Senior on:call rate of A GBP 52.50:A GBP 89.25.
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (35 : 40 hours per week)
Are you looking for a role where every day brings something new, meaningful and rewarding? Join the Blue Elephant Herd as a Senior Support Worker in one of our childrens residential homes and help shape brighter futures for the young people in our care.
We're seeking compassionate, enthusiastic and inspiring individuals to join our North Devon homes. Our homes are based in the Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington areas. You'll bring energy, positivity and a genuine passion for helping children thrive. The right candidate will be engaging, nurturing and able to create a fun, safe and empowering environment where younger children feel supported and encouraged to grow.
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Requirements:
- A minimum of one year's experience working as a Residential Support Worker in a children's home.
- Strong preference for applicants with more substantial experience or those already operating at a senior level, demonstrating leadership, initiative and confidence in supporting both children and colleagues.
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Qualifications:
- Holding a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent qualification) is highly preferred.
Benefits That Blue Elephant Offer:
- Annual Bonus
- Christmas Hamper
- Annual Thank You party for you and your family
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme from start date
- Blue Light card (cost covered)
- Wellbeing events throughout the year
- And much much more.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Blue Elephant Childcare Ltd, please do not hesitate.
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