Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's support organization in Birmingham seeks a Children's Support Worker to join their nurturing team. You will help young people, aged 8-18, with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, encouraging independence within a safe home environment. This full-time role offers a salary between £27,400 and £29,550 and provides numerous benefits, including funded qualifications and career development opportunities. Ideal for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Getting paid to go on bike rides and go to theme parks!

Opportunity to do QCF Level 4 qualification - fully funded!

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Comprehensive Training Package

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker or with Young People is desirable.
• Must be a car driver to transport young people.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to engage in activities.
• Maintain a homely and friendly environment.
• Deal with challenging behaviours.
• Protect young people from health risks.
• Promote independence and well-being.
• Ensure safety and maintain care plans.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Resilient

Motivated

Job description

We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Children's Support Worker to join a FANTASTIC and NURTURING residential children’s home in Handsworth. You will be supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

We are looking for ENTHUSIASTIC, RESILIENT, and MOTIVATED individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

License Requirement

• Full UK Driving Licence required; automatic licences acceptable.

No two days are ever the same, so you need to be happy to work in a busy, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!

Salary

£27,400 - £29,550 (Inclusive of sleeps)

Location

Handsworth, Birmingham (B20 postcode)

Contract

Permanent - Full Time

Shifts

7am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8am - 1 on 2 off shift pattern

Benefits

• Getting paid to go on bike rides and go to theme parks!
• Opportunity to do the QCF Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities of a Children's Support Worker

• Encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
• Keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• Deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
• Ensure the safety of the students and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the individual’s care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
• Support taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people’s lives such as Psychologists.

Requirements

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People, is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within another health care or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
• Must be over the age of 21.
• Must be able to commute to Handsworth.
• Enthusiastic, resilient and motivated; able to work in a busy, ever-changing environment.
• Will be available to work 7am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8am - 1 on 2 off shift pattern.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to change young lives, build your career, and be part of an inspiring team that values compassion, teamwork, and growth.

If this sounds like your dream role, click “APPLY” today.