Residential Children's Worker

SANQ Children Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

SANQ Children Services seeks a Residential Children’s Worker to provide high-quality care and guidance to young people in a residential setting. You will work to keep them safe, support development, and promote independence, with a focus on positive outcomes.

The role requires evening, weekend and sleep‑in shifts, and offers permanent, full-time work with hourly pay reflecting qualifications and experience. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures are standard.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in residential settings is preferred.
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays.
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to young people in a residential environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Meet emotional, physical, educational, social and behavioural needs of young people.
• Act as a positive role model and promote appropriate behaviour.
• Support young people in developing life skills, independence and self-confidence.
• Follow individual care plans and contribute to their ongoing review and development.
• Encourage participation in education, training, employment and recreational activities.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication

Relationship building

Shift work

Safeguarding

Education

Qualifications or willingness to work towards them

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Residential Children’s Worker

Reporting To: Home Manager

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time - 163 hrs

Salary £13.00- 13.75 per hour (Dependent upon qualifications/experience)

* Sleep shifts are £70

Overtime: Paid at time and a quarter above 163 hrs

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality care, support, and guidance to young people within a residential setting, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development at all times. The role involves supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes, develop independence, and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to young people in a residential environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Meet the emotional, physical, educational, social, and behavioural needs of young people.
• Act as a positive role model and promote appropriate behaviour.
• Support young people in developing life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
• Follow individual care plans and contribute to their ongoing review and development.
• Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and recreational activities.

Key Worker Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for allocated young people and support them to achieve their personal goals.
• Provide one-to‑one support, guidance, and emotional assistance.
• Advocate for young people and encourage their involvement in decisions affecting their lives.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support young people to develop positive relationships and community involvement.

Team Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, handovers, and training sessions.
• Share information appropriately to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.
• Promote consistency in the delivery of care and support plans.

What You’ll Need

• Relevant qualifications or willingness to work towards them. (Essential)
• Experience working with children and young people in residential settings (Preferred)
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep‑ins, and bank holidays where required. (Essential)
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively. (Essential)
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. (Essential)
• Full UK driving licence (Preferred)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures