Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

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

About The Role

Take the next step in your Residential Childcare career within our up-and-coming company as a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker!

Job Title: Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Acocks Green, B27

Estimated total package: £36,000 - £37,100 p/a (based on 2 sleep-ins per month)

Bonus Scheme: Up to £3000 per annum in performance-based bonuses

Enhanced Overtime: +£2.20 per hour!

Hours: Full time, up to 40 hours per week (+ sleeps required)

Shift pattern: 7:30 - 10:00, 1 on 2 off (flexibility required)

Why join Insight Care Group?

Insight Care Group are a specialist provider of Residential Childcare for young people with learning disabilities. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, grow, and develop their independence. Led by a therapeutic PACE approach, our organisation is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for the children across our Ofsted regulated children’s homes.

The home itself is a warm and welcoming three-bedded emotional behavioural difficulties children’s home designed to provide stability, support, and opportunities for young people to thrive. The home offers: a spacious games room; comfortable lounge area; dedicated quiet space; large garden for outdoor activities and wellbeing.

The Registered Manager has over seven years of experience in residential EBD care, including five years in a management position, and has successfully led teams in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. They have been described by Ofsted as being a manager who “keeps children at the heart of all she does.”

What will you receive?

Basic pay: £15.30 - £15.80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus £50 per sleep-in

Estimated total package: Earn up to £37,100 per annum,based on 2 sleep-ins per month

Enhanced Overtime Rate: An additional +£2.20 per hour over your contracted hours

Additional Staff Bonuses: Opportunity for the whole staff team to earn up to £3000 each, based on performance!

Training & 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, and more!

Wellbeing & Recognition: Access to six free counselling sessions, Employee Wellbeing Program hosted via Wisdom, access to an online GP via Livi, a £25 voucher on your birthday, Employee of the Month rewards, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card!

Holidays & Leave: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave.

Additional Benefits: earn up to £500 per referral with our Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme, access to Bright Exchange program discounts, and more!

What will you do?

Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise and support a team of support workers, conduct appraisals, supervisions, and ensure high-quality care delivery.

Care Planning: Develop and review personalized care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans to meet the needs and goals of each child.

Safeguarding & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to safeguarding policies and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.

Supporting Young People: Act as a key worker, promoting life skills, independence, and personal development. Plan and participate in engaging activities and educational programs.

Health & Safety: Conduct regular checks, oversee medication administration, and ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for residents.

Communication: Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals while maintaining detailed and accurate records.

What will you need?

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.

A full UK driving license (preferred but not essential).

Commitment to the safety, well-being, and development of children.

About Us

Insight Care Group are a specialist provider of residential children's homes for children with learning disabilities, autism, complex behaviour, sensory and communication needs, attachment and trauma responses, and mental health needs. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, grow, and develop their independence. Led by a therapeutic PACE approach, our organisation is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for the children across our Ofsted regulated children’s homes.