Senior Residential Care Worker | Lead & Develop Care Teams

Brook Street Social Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street Social Care in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our children's residential care team across Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley and Oldbury. This full-time, permanent role offers 160 hours per month and the opportunity to take on more responsibility and support junior colleagues.

You will support children and young people in a residential setting, promote safeguarding, help lead shifts, manage challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques,

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent – Essential.
• Minimum 1 year's children's residential experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence – Essential.
• Access to your own car – Essential.
• Strong safeguarding and EBD experience.
• Flexibility to work weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people within a residential setting.
• Safeguarding and promoting their welfare.
• Supporting colleagues and helping lead shifts.
• Managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.
• Supporting care plans, risk assessments and behaviour plans.
• Encouraging independence, education and positive outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports.

Skills

Safeguarding

De-escalation

Team leadership

Record keeping

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Job description

Brook Street Social Care in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our children's residential care team across Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley and Oldbury. This full-time, permanent role offers 160 hours per month and the opportunity to take on more responsibility and support junior colleagues.

You will support children and young people in a residential setting, promote safeguarding, help lead shifts, manage challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques,