Senior Residential Child Care Lead

Birmingham Children’s Trust Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Residential Child Care Officer to support children and young people in a GOOD-rated home, promoting safety and development.

You will develop personalised care plans, support life skills, and collaborate with families, schools and social workers to deliver high-quality care. This role requires flexibility, strong communication, safeguarding commitment, with 24-hour shifts and some weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and manage groups of disabled children who may have emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Ability to assess risk and monitor arrangements to safeguard children.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalised care plans reflecting each child's needs.
• Support children with daily living skills and independence.
• Collaborate with parents, schools and social workers to promote consistent outcomes.

Skills

Supervision of groups

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Childcare qualifications

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Residential Child Care Officer to support children and young people in a GOOD-rated home, promoting safety and development.

You will develop personalised care plans, support life skills, and collaborate with families, schools and social workers to deliver high-quality care. This role requires flexibility, strong communication, safeguarding commitment, with 24-hour shifts and some weekends.