Senior Residential Support Worker

Pay - £14 - £16 an hour

Location - Birmingham

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIPS OR SWITCHES

Take charge of a children’s home and shape the care of young people with complex needs - while gaining valuable leadership experience and a clear pathway to management. You’ll support vulnerable children, influence care plans and develop your leadership skills.

This is your chance to step up, guide a small team, and work closely with the Registered Manager - setting you on course to gain your Level 5 Diploma and move into a management position.

Flexibility is built in, so you can plan your week around life as well as work. You’ll be part of a social care provider that’s won awards for its impact and inclusion, where your ideas and individuality are celebrated.

What you’ll do

Help shape the home’s culture by guiding staff and supporting children through tailored care plans. You’ll work closely with the Registered Manager, gaining hands-on experience in leadership and decision-making.

Every day you’ll support children with routines, behaviour management, and life skills - giving them stability and helping them reach their potential. You’ll also coordinate with schools and external agencies, ensuring each child’s needs are met.

What you’ll need

* Proven experience as a residential support worker in a children’s home

* Level 3 or 4 qualification in Children and Young People’s Workforce

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred)

Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and a commitment to safeguarding will help you thrive in this position.

About the company

This social care provider offers residential care for young people with complex mental health and behavioural needs. Their multidisciplinary approach and personalised care plans help children develop skills to thrive, recover, and reintegrate into their communities