Senior Residential Child Support Worker

Job Summary:

We are searching for a positive, experienced and driven Senior Children's Support Worker to join the team for our new home in South Birmingham to deliver the highest quality care services to children and young people.

The role is expected to start around end of February or early March 2026.

We offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme with training and development support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child and young person within the home

2. To give guidance and support to all Residential Support Workers

3. To be responsible for the supervision of designated members of staff and to keep records

4. To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate

Role Purpose

• Follow the rules for Children's Homes as stated in the 2015 regulations, and the company's policies and procedures.
• Keep the home at high standards and be a positive role model.
• Help create assessments of the needs of each young person.
• Assist the Registered Manager and Deputy in managing the home in line with its purpose, young persons' care plans, and workforce plan.
• Create a caring, supportive environment that respects and acknowledges young people's voice, cultural and religious identities.
• Support young people's return to their families if suitable, following their care plans and help them transition to independent living when the time is right.
• Put the care plan for each young person into action, considering their preferences and opinions. Collaborate with the team and outside professionals to develop and implement the care plans.
• Ensure the safety and protection of young people in both the Children's Home and the broader community.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Duties

• To look after children in our care who have learning disabilities.
• To attend meetings and training as required.
• To share the responsibility for creating a pleasant working environment - cooking, cleaning and normal household duties.
• To be flexible in hours of work in order to meet tasks required
• To be aware of Health and Safety regulations particularly as related to the upkeep of the building and its surroundings
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and be aware of relevant policies and procedures
• Adhere to and promote the Company's Equalities, Inclusion and Diversity Policy

Essential Job Requirements

• Diploma or NVQ Level 3 / 4 in Children and Young People's Workforce.
• A Full Manual UK Driver's License
• Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people.
• A commitment to personal development and the acquisition of professional skills and further qualifications.
• Experience working with Young People within a residential environment
• Experience of working with young people with emotional and behavioural issues and complex needs including challenging behaviour.

Working Hours and Environment

Hours of work are an average of 37.5 hours per week, working a shift-rota pattern. You are required to work any day of the week based on the rota pattern. This includes sleep-ins (staff bedroom and separate shower room facilities provided). You must be within commuting distance of South Birmingham.

You will also receive free meals whilst on shift.

Please note:

• All successful candidates will be subject to a vetting process in line with safer recruitment requirements. This includes right to work checks, Enhanced DBS Check for Children and Adults workforce (we will cover the cost of this check) and satisfactory reference checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.
• Ofsted regulations outline that support workers working with children and young people must be 3 years older than the oldest young person within the home e.g., if a young person in the home was turning 18, you would need to be 22 at a minimum.

We are not able to support visa sponsorship applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Children's Home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification? (required)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person