Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Score Staffing Solutions Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Redditch. You will lead a passionate team, ensuring seamless operation of the home and delivering excellent care for young people. The role requires 18+ months of experience in a children's home and a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus package, and opportunities for professional development and paid training. If you have a genuine passion for supporting young people's well-being, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Bonus package up to £1830

Up to £720 p/a travel allowance

Continuous training and professional development opportunities

28 days paid annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• 18+ months’ experience working specifically within a children’s home environment.
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Flexibility to carry out the shift pattern described above, including sleep‑ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead a passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home.
• Key‑working with young people and promoting life skills.
• Develop and review Ofsted‑required paperwork.

Skills

Experience in children's homes

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Job Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to step into an established Children's home with employers that genuinely care about staff development and outcomes for children?

Key Details

• Job Title: Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
• Home Type: 4 Bedded EBD home – therapeutic PACE approach
• Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
• Basic Pay: up to £34,960 p/a (based on contracted hours & 9‑11 sleeps p/m)
• Enhanced Overtime Rate: up to £18.32 p/h
• Bonus package: Up to £1830 available in additional bonuses/benefits (See below)
• Travel Allowance: If more than 10 miles away, access a £720 p/a allowance
• Shift pattern: 7:00‑22:30, 2 on 4 off shift pattern & overtime available

About the Home

Join this fantastic Ofsted‑regulated 4‑bedded EBD home in Redditch! The organization is a therapeutically informed provider of children's residential care with two operational homes in the West Midlands area and plans to organically expand.

Package & Benefits

• Basic pay: up to £27,150 + £55 per sleep‑in, netting up to £34,960 p/a (based on 9‑11 sleeps p/m)
• Additional bonus package: Up to £1830 available in additional bonuses/benefits, including birthday off & paid, probationary completion bonus, 100% attendance bonus (paid in December), Employee of the Month, and Ofsted‑related bonuses
• Enhanced Overtime: up to £18.32 p/h (with opportunities)
• Paid on‑call: Complete one paid on‑call weekend day per month for £40 – enhanced OT rate payable if needed to cover
• Travel Allowance: For those traveling 10 miles or more to work, receive £60 p/m, totalling £720 p/a
• Wellbeing & Recognition: Access to an Employee Assistance Program, including up to 6 free counselling sessions, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Rota: Fixed 2 on 4 off shift pattern with reliable and fairly compensated on‑call rota
• Professional Development: Opportunity to complete a fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, paid induction program, and continuous training opportunities, including the therapeutic 'PACE' approach
• Holiday: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave, including bank holidays, plus birthday off and paid – use 2 days and receive up to 10 days off in a row
• Growth & Progression: Opportunities for internal progression through salary bandings and regular professional check‑ins

What Will The Role Entail?

As a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will be the backbone of the staff team while 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with young people, colleagues, families, and external professionals. Shift‑leading, problem‑solving, and remaining calm under pressure are vital.
• Key‑working with young people, considering their thoughts, wishes, and feelings, promoting life skills and independence, encouraging engagement in education, activities, and hobbies, and preparing them for adult life when they leave care.
• Develop and review Ofsted‑required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments.
• Follow Ofsted’s regulations related to Quality Standards and understand safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Understand the operations of the home regarding Health and Safety, medication administration, cleanliness, and finances.

Requirements

• 18+ months’ 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 above, 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.