Residential support worker / Team leader

Avisaar Children's Care; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Solihull is looking for a dedicated Team Leader for a 3-Bed Children's Residential Home focusing on emotional and behavioral difficulties. The ideal candidate will support daily routines, promote positive behavior, and provide personal care. This full-time, permanent role requires experience with children and the ability to manage challenging behavior. Training for a fully funded Level 4 qualification is provided after 3 months of employment.

Benefits

Fully funded Level 4 qualification after 3 months

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people personally or professionally is highly valued.
• Driver preferred with business insurance if using own car; company car available when required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines such as school runs and mealtimes.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Providing personal care when required.
• Supporting indoor and outdoor educational and recreational activities.
• Facilitating family contact and maintaining safeguarding standards.
• Contributing to household duties, including cooking and cleaning.
• Administering medication and maintaining accurate records.
• Acting as a Key Worker depending on experience.

Skills

Passion for supporting young people

Good communication skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Job description

Location: Solihull
Service Type: 3‑Bed Children's Residential Home (EBD - Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Shift Pattern: 07:30 - 22:30 plus sleep ins including weekends
Role: Team Leader / RSW

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines such as school runs, mealtimes, and bedtime routines
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well‑being
• Providing personal care when required
• Supporting educational and recreational activities both indoors and outdoors
• Facilitating family contact and maintaining safeguarding standards
• Contributing to household duties, including cooking and cleaning
• Administering medication and maintaining accurate records
• Acting as a Key Worker (depending on experience and role)

What we are looking for: We are seeking caring, resilient, and committed individuals who are passionate about supporting young people.

Essential Qualities

• Compassionate, understanding, and patient nature
• Confidence to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively
• Reliable team player with good communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes
• Willingness to learn and progress

Driver preferred (must have business insurance if using own car; company car available when required)

Experience working with children or young people - either personally or professionally - is highly valued.

Training: Fully funded Level 4 qualification after 3 months of employment