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Support Services for Young People Vacancies
Devon County Council
Residential Support Worker – Children’s Homes (REQ007797) – Closing 08/05/25
Residential Team Leader – Children’s Homes (REQ007798) – Closing 08/05/25
Do it for supporting children and young people to live their best lives
Support Services for Young People give additional support to children and young people in local authority care. Four different teams make up Support Services:
Children’s Homes
Our Children’s Homes provide children with a home away from home experience and to enhance and promote their life experiences and independence skills.
Family Time Service
The Family Time service enable children who are in the care of the local authority to spend time with their parents, family members and other important people in their lives.
Multi Sensory Impairment
The MSI team support children and young people diagnosed as Deafblind. We support children with dual sensory loss to access their Education.
Staying Close
Staying Close is a national initiative which provides an enhanced support package for care experienced young people (18-24).
Why we do it for Devon
“Every day presents new challenges, but the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children is something that motivates me continually.”
Keeley – Team Leader
“Social sessions in the community offer new experiences and fun days out! It is nice to share opportunities to get to know what the Young People enjoy and build relationships with them and their families.”
Amy (Multi Sensory Worker)
The place to live
We’re lucky to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Whether you like the sea, the countryside or the city, find out why Devon is the place for you.
The place to work
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Flexible working opportunities
Working at Devon County Council, you will be offered a whole host of flexible working opportunities – but what exactly does this mean?
Working for Devon
Discover the many reasons why our employees, at Devon County Council, love working for Devon.