Can you make a difference to a young person’s life?

“What can you do to improve the care for young people who need it.” Keeping this at the forefront of everyone’s thinking a truly child centred organisation is growing.

South West based, Blue Elephant will always be a small company of between six and eight homes, all working together to make sure that the community of Blue Elephant benefits all the young people we work with.

Join our team

A residential childcare company where the kids are always at the centre of everything we do.

Why elephants?

Elephants have one of the strongest senses of community in the natural world:

They run a society where moral authority is shared
The young are held in great esteem
When the young are in danger everyone steps in to help and support
This even occurs when the young are ‘down’ or ‘blue’

At Blue Elephant Childcare we work with young people in a manner by which the whole organisation works to ensure the safety, aspirations and growth of their young people are paramount.

More about us

Together we make a family

We recognise that each child is an individual with their own needs, desires and dreams which is why at Blue Elephant we are fully committed to together supporting each child and be part of the Blue Elephant family.

Embarking on a career as a support worker is undeniably rewarding, but we understand that taking that initial leap can feel a little overwhelming. Unfortunately, the media often portrays the industry in a negative light, which can leave individuals feeling uncertain. However, here at Blue Elephant, we are proud to be home to a community of genuinely caring individuals. If you are thinking about joining us, read on to find out why you should apply to join our herd and become a part of something special.

Why be a Support Worker?

Mission Statement

To work with children needing residential children’s homes in Devon and the South West.

Vision...

To provide high quality well-resourced beautiful children’s homes
We want every child we care for to grow and develop, enjoy and experience, life in the most positive and non-discriminatory way.
To provide stable, individual care, supported by the child, his family (significant other), social worker and local authority.
To provide consistent targeted care, designed to help the individual child to be the best they can be.
Listen and respond to children’s views, wishes and feelings and consult with them about the development Blue Elephant Childcare.
Respect and promote children’s rights.
Safeguard the welfare, health and happiness of all children
Have high aspirations for each child.
Respect and value diversity.
Promote contact with family and friends.
Support and prepare care leavers to make an effective transition to independent living.
Make decisions based on assessment of need.
Celebrate children’s achievements.