Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Score Staffing Solutions Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to oversee operations in a well-rated children’s home in Handsworth. This role requires effective communication and leadership skills to ensure high-quality care for children aged 11-18. The successful candidate will also enjoy benefits including training opportunities, flexible shifts, and performance-related bonuses, making it ideal for those passionate about child development.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Fully funded qualifications

High street discounts

Performance-related bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working specifically within a children’s home environment.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to carry out the shift pattern described including sleep-ins.
• A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the staff team to ensure smooth operation of the home.
• Communicate effectively with young people, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Develop and review required paperwork such as care plans and risk assessments.
• Follow regulations related to Quality Standards and safeguarding policies.
• Understand operations regarding Health and Safety and medication administration.

Skills

Experience in children's home environment

Effective communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Have you completed the Level 3 in Residential Childcare and are now looking for an opportunity to progress into a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker role? Looking to be well compensated for your expertise? Apply today to learn more!

Job Details

• Job Title : Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker
• Home Type : 4 Bedded LD home – therapeutic PACE approach
• Location : Handsworth Wood, B20
• Basic Salary : Up to £15.80 p / h + £50 per sleep
• Overall package : £37,664 p / a (based on 2 sleep-ins per week)
• Enhanced Overtime : +£2.20 per hour!
• Additional Bonuses : Up to £3000 per annum in performance-related bonuses!
• Contract : Full time, 40 hours per week & sleeps required
• Shift pattern : 7 : 30-21 : 30, flexiblity needed & rota one-month in advance

Who will you be working for?

Join this “Good” Ofsted rated LD Children’s Home in Handsworth! Home to up to four young people aged 11-18, the home has recently been inspected and praised for the hard work they are doing. The home itself is very spacious and has a fantastic garden for the upcoming summer antics, plus a cinema room and an active lounge! The Registered Manager is incredibly experienced, having been an operations manager and a dual registered manager previously across two homes and achieving “Good” outcomes with commendations from Ofsted for being ‘passionate’ and ‘diligent’.

This organisation operates two children’s homes across the West Midlands region and aspire to expand – the successful candidate would have access to incredible mentorship and progression opportunities. They are a forward-thinking business with a clinical Doctor informing the therapeutic practice and online ClearCare based systems.

Package & Benefits

• Basic pay : £14.80 - £15.80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus £50 per sleep-in
• Estimated package : Earn up to £37,664 per annum, based on 8 sleep-ins per month
• Enhanced Overtime Rate : An additional +£2.20 per hour
• Additional Bonus : Receive up to £3000 per year in performance-based bonuses – because teamwork makes the difference.
• Employee Assistance Program : 24 / 7 support with health, wellbeing, financial or legal issues, and more - including 6 sessions of counselling!
• Training & Qualifications : Opportunity to complete a fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, therapeutic ‘PACE’ training and more!
• Pathway for Promotion : As the company expands, there will be opportunity for the successful candidate to embark on their journey as a Deputy Manager with opportunities to work 9-5 shifts, directly shadowing their Registered Manager.
• Additional benefits : Earn £500 per successful referral made, access high street discounts, Employee of the Month rewards and a Birthday Gift!

What Will The Role Entail?

As a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will be the backbone of the staff team whilst on shift. You will pull from your experience working in children’s homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home and second-to-none delivery of care for young people.

• Communicating effectively with young people, your colleagues, families, and external professionals. Shift-leading, problem-solving, and being calm under pressure is vital for a Senior.
• Key-working with young people, considering their thoughts, wishes, and feelings, promoting life skills and independence, encouraging them to engage in education, activities, and hobbies. Most importantly, readying them for adult life when they leave care.
• Developing and reviewing Ofsted required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments, to name a few.
• Following Ofsted’s regulations related to Quality Standards and understanding safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Understanding the operations of the home regarding Health and Safety, medication administration, cleanliness and finances.

Requirements for the Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker role

• 2+ years’ experience working specifically within a children’s home environment
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexibility to carry out the shift pattern described at the top of the advert, including sleep-ins
• A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people

If you are keen to discuss the Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn’t quite the right fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification