Who are DCI Care?

At DCI Care, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, supported and valued. We are committed to providing high-quality, therapeutic residential care that helps children and young people build confidence, develop life skills and achieve brighter futures.

Our experienced and compassionate teams create nurturing environments where young people can thrive, offering stability, encouragement and personalised support tailored to their individual needs. We pride ourselves on delivering care with professionalism, integrity and empathy, placing the wellbeing of every child at the centre of everything we do.

Join our team

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Support Workers to join our Children’s Residential Home in Torquay, Torbay.

Our home provides a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment for children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity or placement breakdown. As part of our experienced team, you’ll help young people build confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve their full potential through structured support, education and meaningful daily experiences.

No two days are the same, making this a rewarding career where you can genuinely make a lasting difference.

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide therapeutic support
  Deliver trauma-informed care that supports young people through both everyday life and challenging situations, promoting positive outcomes and emotional wellbeing.
• Safeguard young people
  Ensure the safety and welfare of every child by following safeguarding procedures, understanding risk assessments and supporting individual care plans.
• Build positive relationships
  Develop trusting, professional relationships with young people, providing guidance, encouragement and consistency while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Encourage independence
  Support young people to participate in education, hobbies, life skills, community activities and social opportunities that build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Create a welcoming home
  Help maintain a clean, safe and nurturing home environment where young people feel comfortable, respected and supported.
• Keep accurate records
  Maintain clear, accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues, managers and external professionals to ensure the highest standard of care.

About the role

This is a permanent position working on a rolling rota, including long days, sleep-in shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Applicants must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (provided by DCI Care).

Previous experience working within children’s residential care, supported living or a similar care environment is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing development will be provided.

Why join DCI Care?

At DCI Care, we invest in our people because we know exceptional care starts with exceptional teams.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and sleep-in payments
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications and progress your career
• A supportive and experienced management team
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Recognition and reward programmes
• A positive, inclusive and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to genuinely change young lives every day

Start your journey with DCI Care

If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome challenges and achieve brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you.

Join DCI Care and become part of a dedicated team committed to making a real difference across Torquay and the wider Torbay community.

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