Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

Elwood Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Senior Residential Support Worker in Tyseley, UK. This full-time role involves leading a team to provide exceptional care for children and young people facing emotional and behavioral difficulties. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and experience in a similar setting. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a real impact in children's lives and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people in a residential setting.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Awareness of the Children’s Home Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team to deliver exceptional care.
• Manage health and safety processes and monitor risk assessments.
• Supervise and support staff, ensuring high standards of care.
• Facilitate the induction and development of new staff members.
• Provide direct care to children and young people.
• Create and implement individual care plans and risk management plans.
• Monitor and record children’s progress, writing high-quality reports.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Team-working skills

Resilience

Education

A Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Location: Acocks Green, Birmingham
Hours: Full-time, shift-based (including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins) shift patterns 2 days on, 4 off rolling rota

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people? Take the next step in your career today by joining a passionate team where your work truly matters. You will play a vital role in providing high‑quality care for children and young people in a children’s residential home, specialising in emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and learning disabilities.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will lead by example, providing care and support that enables children and young people to thrive. You will take responsibility for managing shifts, supervising staff, and ensuring that the home operates effectively in the absence of the Home Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team to deliver exceptional care, maintaining the home’s nurturing and therapeutic environment.
• Manage health and safety processes, monitor risk assessments, and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Supervise and support staff, offering guidance and ensuring high standards of care.
• Facilitate the induction and development of new staff members.
• Provide direct care to children and young people, acting as a positive role model and contributing to their emotional, social, and educational development.
• Create and implement individual care plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk management plans in collaboration with professionals and families.
• Monitor and record children’s progress, writing high‑quality reports for reviews and meetings.
• Work closely with external professionals, schools, and families to achieve the best outcomes for the children and young people.
• Promote a culture of safeguarding, ensuring the welfare of all young people in the home.
• Maintain the home environment to the highest standards, including household responsibilities and budget management.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong leader with excellent communication, organisational, and team‑working skills.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people in a residential setting.
• A commitment to safeguarding, therapeutic care, and creating a positive environment for young people.
• Resilience and the ability to manage in a dynamic, sometimes pressured environment.
• A Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential.
• Awareness of the Children’s Home Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• A supportive team environment focused on making a real difference in children’s lives.
• Opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary professionals, contributing to innovative care approaches.

Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

Job Types: Full‑time Temp to perm

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