Senior Children's Residential Care Leader (EBD)

Insight Care Group; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £3,000 staff bonuses per year

Enhanced sleep-in pay +£2.20 per hour

Six free counselling sessions

Birthday voucher £25

5.6 weeks annual leave

Refer-a-Friend up to £500

Job summary

Insight Care Group are seeking a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to lead and support a team in Acocks Green. You’ll drive care planning, safeguarding, and high-quality engagement for young people with learning disabilities in a therapeutic setting.

The role offers full-time hours, enhanced overtime, sleep-ins, and a generous benefits package aligned with our mission to nurture independence and resilience in residents.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of support workers, conduct appraisals, supervisions, and ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Develop and review personalized care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans to meet the needs and goals of each child.
• Maintain safeguarding policies and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
• Act as a key worker, promoting life skills, independence, and personal development; plan and participate in activities and educational programs.
• Conduct regular checks, oversee medication administration, and ensure a safe, clean environment for residents.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals while maintaining detailed records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Team supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Insight Care Group are seeking a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to lead and support a team in Acocks Green. You’ll drive care planning, safeguarding, and high-quality engagement for young people with learning disabilities in a therapeutic setting.

The role offers full-time hours, enhanced overtime, sleep-ins, and a generous benefits package aligned with our mission to nurture independence and resilience in residents.