Lead Children's Residential Support Worker - Birmingham

Brook Street; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Brook Street in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join established children's homes across Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley and Oldbury. The role involves leading shifts, supervising staff and delivering high-quality care to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The selected candidate will be responsible for safeguarding, following care plans, managing behaviour, and coordinating with social workers and professionals.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of children's residential experience.
• Experience leading shifts / supervising care staff.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car.
• Flexible to work weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and 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.

Skills

Lead shifts

Staff supervision

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Brook Street in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join established children's homes across Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley and Oldbury. The role involves leading shifts, supervising staff and delivering high-quality care to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The selected candidate will be responsible for safeguarding, following care plans, managing behaviour, and coordinating with social workers and professionals.