Our Careers

If you believe that every child has the right to reach their individual potential and you have a passion to help children and young people who have suffered significant childhood trauma, SW Education & Care (SWEC) would like to hear from you.

Experience in the care and/or education sectors are valuable, but you being a compassionate, caring individual is essential!  Our roles can be tough some days but also hugely rewarding.  You will be making a life-long difference for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society.

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Current Vacancies

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Therapeutic Support Worker

We are looking for dedicated Therapeutic Support Workers to join our team near Barnstaple, Devon. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and empower others? Look no further than this rewarding role with us.
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Deputy Manager

We're looking for a deputy manager who can inspire others and aspire to be a Registered Manager. The ideal candidate will have senior RCW experience within children’s services in a residential setting, specialising in SEMHD and/or challenging behaviours.
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Senior Therapeutic Support Worker

We’re looking for a compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have senior RCW experience, within children’s services in a residential setting specialising in SEMHD and/or challenging behaviours.
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Inspire & Uplift

As a small organisation, SWEC believe that our staff teams are our most important resource. Our key roles are Registered Manager; Deputy Manager, Senior Therapeutic Support Worker and Therapeutic Support Worker.

We offer competitive salaries, an excellent induction and ongoing training programmes.  Individualised development plans and a supportive working environment, further ensure you can make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people in our care.

Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of young people, helping them thrive and reach their full potential? Do you excel in a dynamic, supportive setting, where each day offers new chances to inspire and uplift others? Whether you're looking to start your career or take the next step, SWEC offer a range of rewarding roles with training, support and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

All applicants will be fully vetted in line with safer recruitment practice and all roles require an enhanced DBS check.

​All roles within our organisation are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

​To find out more, see the vacancies above or contact us directly: E: [email protected] or T: 01823 765078

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Do you:

  • Believe all children and young people can benefit from consistent care and support?
  • Have the ability to work in a team towards a collective goal?
  • Want a career with a caring and supportive company, who place the child at the centre of everything we do?
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Are you:

  • Level 3 qualified or willing to work towards your qualification?
  • Motivated to support children & young people who have suffered trauma?
  • Able to see the child or young person behind the behaviour?
  • Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people?
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Benefits:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Additional holiday days with sleep-in included
  • Performance bonuses
  • Excellent training & support
  • An ethos of collaboration and mutual encouragement
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free meals
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

I can’t imagine a role anywhere else, the support for young people and staff is outstanding.

- Senior Therapeutic Support Worker

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