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Support Worker

Blue Elephant Childcare

BarnstapleView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,990 to £29,702

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 October 2026

10 days left

Job description

Location: Devon (Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington areas)

Salary: £25,989.60 - £29,702.40 per annum (£14.28ph) This excludes sleep in allowance of £60 per sleep in.

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 Support Worker in one of our children’s 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.

To apply, you do not need previous experience or formal qualifications. We welcome applicants who are new to the sector. However, we do prefer candidates who have experience working with children or young people in any setting, and who can demonstrate empathy, reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting children’s wellbeing and development.

  • Annual Bonus
  • Christmas Hamper
  • Annual ‘Thank You’ party for you and your family
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health & Wellbeing benefit scheme from start date
  • Blue Light card (cost covered)
  • Wellbeing events throughout the year
  • And much much more.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role, as the position involves travelling between care locations across the Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington areas of Devon.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Blue Elephant Childcare Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

10 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

BEC
Blue Elephant Childcare

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