Children's Residential Support Worker

Insight Care Group; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay inclusion

Performance bonuses

Overtime rate enhancement

Fully funded Level 4 in Residential C/

Induction programme and ongoing培训

Wellbeing programme and counselling

Birthday voucher

Paid annual leave 5.6 weeks

Refer‑a‑Friend bonus up to £500

Bright Exchange discounts

Job summary

Insight Care Group is hiring a Children’s Residential Support Worker to provide therapeutic care in a structured home environment for youngsters with emotional and behavioural needs. The role involves acting as a supportive, positive role model and helping young people grow their life skills and independence.

Join a committed team in a warm, well‑supported setting with ongoing training and progression opportunities, including Level 4 in Residential Childcare and access to wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in residential care settings.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, well‑being and development of children.
• Empathetic and resilient in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a positive role model for young people and colleagues.
• Support young people to develop life skills, independence and personal development.
• Assist with care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Maintain safeguarding policies and Ofsted compliance.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and external agencies.

Skills

Experience with young people

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathetic and resilient

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about supporting children with emotional behavioural difficulties? How would you like to join an up-and-coming company as a Children’s Residential Support Worker?

Job Details

Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Acocks Green, B27

Estimated total package: £31,900 - £33,900 (based on 2 sleep-ins per month)

Bonus Scheme: Up to £3000 per annum in performance-based bonuses

Enhanced Overtime: +£2.20 per hour!

Hours: Full time, up to 40 hours per week (+ sleeps required)

Shift pattern: 7:30-21:30, 1 on 2 off (flexibility required)

Why join Insight Care Group?

Insight Care Group are a specialist provider of residential children's homes for children with learning disabilities, autism, complex behaviour, sensory and communication needs, attachment and trauma responses, and mental health needs. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, grow, and develop their independence. Led by a therapeutic PACE approach, our organisation is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for the children across our Ofsted regulated children’s homes.

The home itself is a warm and welcoming three-bedded emotional behavioural difficulties children’s home designed to provide stability, support, and opportunities for young people to thrive. The home offers: a spacious games room; comfortable lounge area; dedicated quiet space; large garden for outdoor activities and wellbeing.

The Registered Manager has over seven years of experience in residential EBD care, including five years in a management position, and has successfully led teams in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. They have been described by Ofsted as being a manager who "keeps children at the heart of all she does."

What will you receive?

• Basic pay: £13.30 - £14.30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus £50 per sleep-in
• Estimated package: Earn up to £33,900 per annum, based on 2 sleep-ins per month
• Enhanced Overtime Rate: An additional +£2.20 per hour over your contracted hours
• Additional Staff Bonuses: Opportunity for the whole staff team to earn up to £3000 each, based on performance!
• Training & Development: Enrolment onto a fully funded Level 4 in Residential Childcare qualification, paid induction programme, and continuous training opportunities, including the therapeutic ‘PACE’ approach, and a realistic pathway to management with opportunity to complete a Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare!
• Wellbeing & Recognition: Access to ten free counselling sessions, Employee Wellbeing Program hosted via Wisdom, access to an online GP via Livi, a £25 voucher on your birthday, Employee of the Month rewards, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card!
• Holidays & Leave: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Additional Benefits: earn up to £500 per referral with our Refer‑a‑Friend bonus scheme, access to Bright Exchange program discounts, and more!

What will you do?

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding therapeutic care, and creating a safe, stimulating environment for children at all times. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Being a role model: Act as a positive role model for young people and colleagues, provide guidance and support to young people in order to create a safe and happy environment for everyone at Insight Care.
• Supporting Young People: Act as a key worker, promote life skills, independence, and personal development. Plan and participate in engaging activities and educational programs.
• Care Planning: Support with the development and updating of personalised care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans to meet the needs and goals of each child, with a keen focus on their views, wishes, and feelings. Experience using Clearcare is preferred, but not essential.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to safeguarding policies and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
• Communication: Build strong relationships with children, families, and external agencies to ensure unrivalled holistic care for young people.

What will you need?

• Experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to the safety, well‑being, and development of children.
• An empathetic and resilient nature.
• Full Manual UK Driving Licence (preferred).

If you have any questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 07955 203358 – we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Insight Care Group are a specialist provider of residential children's homes for children with learning disabilities, autism, complex behaviour, sensory and communication needs, attachment and trauma responses, and mental health needs. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, grow, and develop their independence. Led by a therapeutic PACE approach, our organisation is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for the children across our Ofsted regulated children’s homes.