Senior Residential Support Worker

Brook Street; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Brook Street in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join established children's homes across Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley and Oldbury. The role involves leading shifts, supervising staff and delivering high-quality care to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The selected candidate will be responsible for safeguarding, following care plans, managing behaviour, and coordinating with social workers and professionals.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of children's residential experience.
• Experience leading shifts / supervising care staff.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car.
• Flexible to work weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and day-to-day running of the home.
• Guiding and supporting Residential Support Workers.
• Safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
• Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.
• Following care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Completing and checking records, reports and handovers.
• Administering medication in line with procedures.
• Supporting education, appointments, activities and independence.
• Working alongside management, social workers and other professionals.

Skills

Lead shifts

Staff supervision

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker - Birmingham

Location: Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley & Oldbury
Salary: £26,880 basic + £70 per sleep-in + overtime
Potential Earnings: Approx. £36,120 based on 11 sleep-ins per month
Hours: 160 hours per month | Approx. 11 shifts
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Essential: Level 3 | Children's Residential Experience | Driver & Own Car

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join established children's residential homes across Birmingham.

This is a senior position requiring someone who is confident leading shifts, supporting Residential Support Workers and providing high-quality care to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home
• Guiding and supporting Residential Support Workers
• Safeguarding children and promoting their welfare
• Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs
• Managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques
• Following care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans
• Completing and checking records, reports and handovers
• Administering medication in line with procedures
• Supporting education, appointments, activities and independence
• Working alongside management, social workers and other professionals

Hours & Pay

You will work 160 hours per month - approximately 11 shifts.

Typical shifts are 8am-11pm, followed by a sleep-in where scheduled. Working days vary according to the rota, so some weeks may include more shifts than others.

The basic salary is £26,880 per annum, with an additional £70 for every sleep-in.

Based on approximately 11 sleep-ins per month, earnings could be around £36,120 per annum, before any overtime.

Overtime is available across the organisation's other Birmingham homes.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year's children's residential experience
• Previous experience leading shifts/supporting other care staff
• Good safeguarding and behaviour management knowledge
• Flexible to work weekends and sleep-ins
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car
• Flexible to work across Birmingham homes when required

You will normally be based at one home, with flexibility required to support homes in Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley and Oldbury.

If you have children's residential experience, your Level 3 qualification and are ready to take on a senior role, .