Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home

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Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Sutton Coldfield
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum
Sleep-ins: £55 per sleep
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Residential shift work including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

About the Role
We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join a children’s residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs. This is a hands-on leadership role, supporting both young people and the wider staff team to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care.

You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment while promoting positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing and independence for the children in your care.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead shifts and provide guidance and support to Residential Support Workers

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Deliver consistent, person-centred care in line with care plans and risk assessments

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Act as a positive role model and promote appropriate boundaries and behaviour

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Support young people with daily routines, education, activities and emotional needs

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Complete accurate records, reports and handovers

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Support safeguarding practices and ensure regulatory standards are met at all times

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Work closely with managers, professionals and external agencies

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Assist with staff mentoring, inductions and on-the-job development

Essential Requirements

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Experience working in a children’s residential setting

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Level 3 or 4 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

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Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage challenging situations

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A good understanding of safeguarding and children’s legislation

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Flexibility to work shifts including sleep-ins

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Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

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Right to work in the UK

Desirable

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Experience supporting children with trauma and emotional behavioural difficulties

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Full UK driving licence

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Experience acting as shift lead or senior on duty

What We Offer

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Salary between £28,000 and £32,000 per annum

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£55 per sleep-in

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Ongoing training and professional development

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Clear progression opportunities

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Supportive management and team environment

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Annual leave entitlement and pension scheme

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people and ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we would welcome your application
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Location:
Sutton Coldfield
Salary:
£28,000 - £32,000 /annum £55 sleep in bonus
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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