Children Senior Residential Support Worker - Birmingham

Brook Street; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join children's residential homes across the area. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and provide high-quality care to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The role requires confidence in leading shifts, supporting colleagues, safeguarding practice, and flexible working including weekends and sleep-ins. Based across Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley and Oldbury.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year's children's residential experience.
• Previous experience leading shifts / supporting other care staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home.
• Guiding and supporting Residential Support Workers.
• Safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
• Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.
• Following care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Completing and checking records, reports and handovers.
• Administering medication in line with procedures.
• Supporting education, appointments, activities and independence.
• Working alongside management, social workers and other professionals.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker - Birmingham

Location: Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley & Oldbury
Salary: £26,880 basic + £70 per sleep-in + overtime
Potential Earnings: Approx. £36,120 based on 11 sleep-ins per month
Hours: 160 hours per month | Approx. 11 shifts
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Essential: Level 3 | Children's Residential Experience | Driver & Own Car

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join established children's residential homes across Birmingham.

This is a senior position requiring someone who is confident leading shifts, supporting Residential Support Workers and providing high-quality care to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home
• Guiding and supporting Residential Support Workers
• Safeguarding children and promoting their welfare
• Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs
• Managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques
• Following care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans
• Completing and checking records, reports and handovers
• Administering medication in line with procedures
• Supporting education, appointments, activities and independence
• Working alongside management, social workers and other professionals

Hours & Pay

You will work 160 hours per month - approximately 11 shifts.

Typical shifts are 8am-11pm, followed by a sleep-in where scheduled. Working days vary according to the rota, so some weeks may include more shifts than others.

The basic salary is £26,880 per annum, with an additional £70 for every sleep-in.

Based on approximately 11 sleep-ins per month, earnings could be around £36,120 per annum, before any overtime.

Overtime is available across the organisation's other Birmingham homes.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year's children's residential experience
• Previous experience leading shifts/supporting other care staff
• Good safeguarding and behaviour management knowledge
• Flexible to work weekends and sleep-ins
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car
• Flexible to work across Birmingham homes when required

You will normally be based at one home, with flexibility required to support homes in Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley and Oldbury.