QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility to work different shifts on a rota basis, including 2 in and 4 off shifts pattern with sleeps.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children.
• Experience as a Senior Support Worker or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Possession of a driver’s license with own car (Desirable).
• Being over 21 years old.

WHAT’S OFFERED:

• Competitive salary ranging from £27,558 to £29,758 per year, depending on qualifications, up to £33K with sleeps.
• Enrolment onto the fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification.
• 248 hours of annual leave per year.
• Opportunities for extra shifts/overtime at an enhanced rate.
• Bank holidays paid at time and a half.
• Pension enrolment and cycle to work scheme.
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, with over 50 colleagues promoted last year.
• £500 bonus through the ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme, with a chance to win £5000 in a prize draw for successful referees.
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via the employee benefits scheme
• Free parking.
  If you are seeking to build a fulfilling career within an outstanding company and have a genuine desire to make a positive impact on a child’s life, this role might be the perfect fit for you. To apply for this rewarding position, click “APPLY” today, or for more information, contact Maribel at our Birmingham Care Office on 0121 480 8217.
  

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JOB ROLE: CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER

We are excited to partner with individuals possessing exceptional skills for the role of Senior Support Worker on behalf of our esteemed client. Our client, a reputable national company with over 35 years of experience, operates fifty children’s residential homes across the country. These homes take pride in positively transforming children’s lives by delivering top-notch specialist services. Led by dedicated “professional parents,” the service offers high-level support and nurturing care to help children overcome challenges and achieve remarkable outcomes. The primary focus is on trauma-informed, therapeutic services, aiming to provide stability, develop resilience, and facilitate smooth transitions for children and young people.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishing effective relationships with young individuals, their families (if applicable), and external agencies.
• Actively participating in the development, assessment, and execution of care plans and risk assessments for young individuals.
• Providing assistance to the deputy/manager of the home during shifts and fulfilling designated senior responsibilities as directed.
• Ensuring meticulous upkeep of high-quality records as required, with supervision and guidance from shift leaders and Managers.
• Upholding and promoting residential care work to the elevated standards of professionalism expected by the company and Ofsted.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and order of the home, adhering to the cleaning rota system, and encouraging the engagement of young individuals as appropriate.
• Contributing to the educational and social advancement of each young person and actively supporting the implementation of Individual Education Programs.
• Attending to the emotional and physical needs of our young individuals, while maximising opportunities for their holistic development.