Lead Children's Residential Support Worker

Medical Update Online; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

28 days holiday

Enhanced training package

Blue Light Card savings

Job summary

Medical Update Online in Birmingham seeks an experienced Children's Residential Senior Support Worker to join our Ofsted-regulated home. The role requires leadership to act as a key worker, supervise staff, and manage shifts while supporting children and young people with needs and development.

The ideal candidate has prior Senior/Team Leader experience, a strong team ethos, and a good grasp of Ofsted standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Senior/Team Leader essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and record information accurately.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted and Regulation standards.
• Experience drawing up risk assessments relating to child or young person.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support to Children and Young People using a person-centred approach.
• Act as a key worker for individual children where appropriate.
• Lead and guide staffing team in emergencies or complex situations.
• Support children in activities at home and in the community, including education and employment opportunities.
• Maintain records of daily activities and support provided.
• Assist with risk assessments and contribute to review of these.
• Liaise with Social workers and parents as required.
• Supervise staff and take responsibility for running shifts.
• Understand and apply Ofsted/regulation standards in practice.
• Administer medication and complete room checks after training.
• Carry out regular checks to supervise staff and ensure safety and quality of care.
• Dedicated training pathway and progression opportunities.
• Blue Light Card savings access.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Record keeping

Ofsted standards

Child protection

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential or NVQ Level 4 Children and Young People

Job description

Medical Update Online in Birmingham seeks an experienced Children's Residential Senior Support Worker to join our Ofsted-regulated home. The role requires leadership to act as a key worker, supervise staff, and manage shifts while supporting children and young people with needs and development.

The ideal candidate has prior Senior/Team Leader experience, a strong team ethos, and a good grasp of Ofsted standards.