Residential Senior Support Worker & Team Leader

Universal Care Group; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

Enhanced training package

Blue Light Card savings

Job summary

Universal Care Group is seeking an experienced Residential Senior Support Worker for our CQC Residential home in Birmingham. You will act as a key worker, lead the staffing team during shifts, and provide person-centred support to children and young people.

You will oversee daily activities, safety, and records, liaise with social workers and parents, and ensure care meets Ofsted standards. Training for medication administration will be provided, with opportunities for progression and enhanced

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior/Team Leader essential.
• Background in residential care for children and young people.
• Understanding of Ofsted and Regulation standards.

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 activities and development in home and community, including education and employment opportunities.
• Maintain records of daily activities and support provided.
• Contribute to risk assessments to protect health, safety and welfare.
• Liaise with social workers and parents as required.
• Supervise other Support Workers and manage shifts effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Regulation standards in practice.
• Administer medication and complete room checks (training provided).
• Carry out regular home checks during shifts to ensure safety and quality of care.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Record keeping

Medication administration

Person-centred support

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care

NVQ Level 4 Children & Young People

Job description

Universal Care Group is seeking an experienced Residential Senior Support Worker for our CQC Residential home in Birmingham. You will act as a key worker, lead the staffing team during shifts, and provide person-centred support to children and young people.

You will oversee daily activities, safety, and records, liaise with social workers and parents, and ensure care meets Ofsted standards. Training for medication administration will be provided, with opportunities for progression and enhanced