Senior Residential Support Worker

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

Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Care

Birmingham - Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley & Oldbury

Full-Time | Permanent | 160 hours per month

Are you an experienced Children's Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?

We're looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join an established children's residential care provider across Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on more responsibility, support other members of the team and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

What you'll be doing:

• 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

What we need from you:

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care 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

What's in it for you?

• Overtime and additional shifts available
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities

Ready for your next step in children's residential care?