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Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (Specialist High-Support Package)Job Type: Full-time / Part-timeSalary: £25,000 – £37,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts | Waking days | Waking nights | 24/7 rota (including weekends and bank holidays)Location: Torquay, DevonDBS: Enhanced DBS (including children and adult barred list) requiredAbout the RoleWe are recruiting committed, emotionally resilient Residential Support Workers to join our specialist children’s home team in Torquay. You will support a young person with a history of significant trauma, neurodevelopmental needs (including ADHD and communication difficulties), and complex behaviours which may include dysregulation, heightened emotional distress, and absconding risk.This is not a routine residential role. It is a high-support, safeguarding-led placement requiring outstanding practice, consistent boundaries, calm decision-making, and a strong understanding of trauma-informed care.You will work within structured plans and risk management strategies, supporting the child to achieve safety, stability, and progress, whilst delivering care that meets the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.What You Will DoAs a Residential Support Worker, you will:Provide high-quality, child-centred care that promotes safety, wellbeing, and emotional stabilityBuild and maintain safe, trusting, professional relationships through consistency and positive engagementDeliver daily routines including education support, appointments, activities, meals, personal care, and bedtime structureImplement behaviour support and safeguarding plans, using proactive strategies, de-escalation, and clear boundariesRespond to incidents safely and lawfully, including managing heightened risk behaviours when requiredWork to reduce absconding risk through active supervision, planning, and professional vigilanceComplete accurate and timely documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, safeguarding records, and detailed handoversSupport the wider team and Registered Manager to deliver high standards of care, consistency, and accountabilityEngage professionally with external stakeholders including Social Workers, clinicians, educators, and care coordinatorsWho We Are Looking ForWe are looking for individuals who can deliver consistent safeguarding practice, not simply “turn up and support”.Essential CriteriaA genuine commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young peopleAbility to remain calm, confident, and professional during emotionally charged or challenging situationsStrong communication skills, including the ability to explain boundaries clearly and deliver structured supportEmotional resilience and maturity, including the ability to reflect, learn, and accept directionUnderstanding of professional boundaries and the importance of consistency across a teamWillingness to work a full rota, including waking nights, weekends, and bank holidaysAbility to follow policies, risk assessments, and care plans without improvising boundariesDesirable CriteriaExperience supporting children with trauma, ADHD, attachment needs, exploitation risk, or high-risk behavioursExperience working in residential care, secure settings, CAMHS environments, youth justice, or crisis supportTraining in behaviour support / de-escalation / PMVA (or willingness to complete immediately)Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to enrol within the required timeframe)Confidence with detailed documentation and accountability (incident recording, safeguarding updates, daily notes)What We OfferA structured induction and onboarding programmeSpecialist training (trauma-informed practice, behaviour support, safeguarding, de-escalation and risk management)Regular reflective supervision and professional developmentStrong leadership, team support, and clear shift structuresOpportunities to progress and gain qualificationsA meaningful role supporting a young person to experience safety, stability, and positive outcomesSafeguarding and Safer RecruitmentFrontline Social Care is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to:Enhanced DBS (including barred list)References and employment history checksRight to work verificationSafer recruitment processes and probationary monitoringOngoing training and quality assuranceApply NowIf you are passionate about safeguarding, confident working with trauma and complex need, and ready to be part of a disciplined, high-performing residential care team, we would welcome your application.This role is suitable only for candidates who can apply training in real-world situations, work within strict safeguarding plans, and remain professionally focused throughout every shift. Consistency, vigilance, and lawful practice are essential.Apply today and make a life-changing difference.