Children's Home Senior Support Worker

Purosearch Ltd.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep ins £50 per sleep in

Annual pay reviews

Full rota a year in advance

Career development

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for a brand-new therapeutic children's home in Bromsgrove. You will take a senior role, guiding Residential Support Workers and leading day-to-day operations to ensure safe, nurturing care.

Applicants should have Level 3 in Children & Young People or Health & Social Care, a full UK driving licence, and a passion for safeguarding. The role offers structured pay progression, training, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care for children and young people.
• Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People or Health & Social Care.
• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Ability to create a safe, nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe and nurturing care to children and young people.
• Take a senior role in the day-to-day running of the children's home.
• Lead by example and support Residential Support Workers in delivering high standards of care.
• Mentor, guide and support colleagues to develop their skills and confidence.
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people.
• Support the delivery of therapeutic, child-centred care.
• Follow individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and agreed therapeutic approaches.
• Support young people with their emotional wellbeing, development and individual needs.
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations and support positive behaviour.
• Help maintain a stable, supportive and homely environment.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the home and the effective delivery of daily routines.
• Support colleagues to maintain high standards of safeguarding, records and professional practice.
• Participate fully in the fixed shift pattern and sleep-in requirements.
• Complete required training and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Support the development of a positive, reflective and child-focused team culture.
• Help shape the future of the brand-new therapeutic children's home

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Mentoring

Resilience

Driving licence

Therapeutic approach

Education

Level 3 in Children & Young People or Health & Social Care

Job description

Children's Home Senior Residential Support Worker

Salary: £15.25–£16.25 per hour, depending on experience
Location: Bromsgrove, B61
Home Size: 3 Bed Therapeutic Children's Home

Salary & Benefits

• £15.25–£16.25 per hour, depending on experience
• Sleep ins paid at £50 per sleep in
• Annual pay reviews with structured pay grades linked to training, experience and qualifications
• Sleep-in payments maintained during annual leave
• Fixed 1 on, 3 off – 2 on, 3 off shift pattern
• Full rota provided a year in advance
• 5 full weekends off every 9 weeks
• 3 days off between every shift
• Career development and clear opportunities for progression
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Recognition awards and annual company events
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid birthday day off
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS and Update Service
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop as a leader

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker within children's residential care
• Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People or Health & Social Care
• Full manual UK driving licence
• Passion for creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people
• Strong understanding of the needs of children and young people in residential care
• Motivated, resilient and positive approach
• Open-minded attitude towards working within a therapeutic environment
• Ability to lead, mentor and support colleagues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Willingness to take on additional responsibility and develop as a leader

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe and nurturing care to children and young people
• Take a senior role in the day-to-day running of the children's home
• Lead by example and support Residential Support Workers in delivering high standards of care
• Mentor, guide and support colleagues to develop their skills and confidence
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people
• Support the delivery of therapeutic, child-centred care
• Follow individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and agreed therapeutic approaches
• Support young people with their emotional wellbeing, development and individual needs
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations and support positive behaviour
• Help maintain a stable, supportive and homely environment
• Contribute to the smooth running of the home and the effective delivery of daily routines
• Support colleagues to maintain high standards of safeguarding, records and professional practice
• Participate fully in the fixed shift pattern and sleep-in requirements
• Complete required training and engage in ongoing professional development
• Support the development of a positive, reflective and child-focused team culture
• Help shape the future of the brand-new therapeutic children's home