Children’S Residential Support Worker

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Location: Newquay
Job Description:

Job Title: Support WorkerLocation: Newquay, CornwallSalary: 26325- 32,000 per annumEmployment 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 and development to support your career growth.
  • Supportive, close-knit team environment with a focus on staff wellbeing.
  • Flexible working hours designed to fit your lifestyle.
  • Opportunities to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people who face challenging starts in life.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026