Senior Residential Support Worker
Brook Street Social CareSenior Residential Support Worker – Children's Residential Care Birmingham – Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley & Oldbury £26,880 basic + £70 per sleep-in + overtime 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?
- £26,880 basic salary
- £70 for every sleep-in completed
- Overtime and additional shifts available
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive management team
- Permanent, full-time position Ready for your next step in children's residential care? Apply today or message me directly for a confidential chat.
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