Senior Children's Residential Support Worker. Job in Handsworth Education & Training Jobs

Score Staffing Solutions Limited; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to lead a care team in a 4-bedded therapeutic home. The position offers a salary up to £37,664 per annum with benefits including a funded Level 5 qualification and bonuses for performance. Candidates must have relevant childcare experience and a passion for youth development. Flexible shifts with sleep-ins required.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime compensation

Up to £3,000 performance-related bonuses

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

£500 referral bonus

High street discounts

Employee of the Month rewards

Birthday Gift

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a children’s home environment.
• Must possess a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Flexibility needed for shift patterns including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a care team on shift.
• Promote life skills and independence for young people.
• Develop and review care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Experience in children’s home environment

Flexibility for shift patterns

Passion for supporting young people's development

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

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!

Role

• Job Title: Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker
• Home Type: 4 Bedded LD home therapeutic PACE approach
• Location: Handsworth Wood, B20
• Contract: Full time, 40 hours per week & sleeps required
• Shift pattern: 7:30-21:30, flexibility needed & rota one-month in advance

Package & Benefits

• Basic Salary: Up to £15.80 p/h + £50 per sleep
• Estimated package: £37,664 p/a (based on 2 sleep-ins per week)
• Enhanced Overtime: +£2.20 per hour
• Additional Bonuses: Up to £3,000 per annum in performance-related bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 support with health, wellbeing, financial or legal issues, and more - including 6 sessions of counselling
• Training & Qualifications: Fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, therapeutic PACE training and more
• Pathway for Promotion: Opportunity to advance to Deputy Manager with 9-5 shifts, shadowing the Registered Manager
• Additional benefits: Earn £500 per successful referral, access high street discounts, Employee of the Month rewards and a Birthday Gift

Organisation & Development

This organisation operates two children’s homes across the West Midlands region and aspires to expand. The successful candidate would have access to mentorship and progression opportunities within a forward-thinking business supported by a clinical Doctor informing the therapeutic practice and online ClearCare based systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a care team on shift to ensure smooth operation and high-quality care for young people
• Key-work with young people, promoting life skills, independence, education, activities, and preparation for adulthood
• Develop and review Ofsted-required paperwork (care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding policies
• Oversee health and safety, medication administration, cleanliness and financial aspects of the home

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience specifically in 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 described shift pattern, including sleep-ins
• A genuine passion for supporting the wellbeing 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 isn’t quite the right fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

As per Safer Recruitment guidelines, successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, provide references, and complete employment history verification.