Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Homes


Company:	Brook Street
Salary:	£25,344 to £34,584 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B68 0DY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential

Location: Birmingham - Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Oldbury & Moseley

Salary: £25,344 per annum + £70 per sleep-in + overtime

Hours: 160 hours per month

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are recruiting

Residential Support Workers to join established

Ofsted-registered children's residential homes across Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for caring, reliable and resilient individuals who want to build a career within children's residential care.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people, helping to create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting and safeguarding children and young people

Building positive and professional relationships

Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs

Managing challenging behaviour and using appropriate de-escalation techniques

Following care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans

Supporting education, independence and daily living skills

Organising and participating in activities and community outings

Driving young people to school, appointments and activities

Completing accurate daily records and documentation

Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals

Hours & Pay

You will work

160 contracted hours per month, which is approximately

11 shifts per month.

Shifts are typically

8:00am-11:00pm, with working days varying according to the rota.

Sleep-ins are required, although the number will vary depending on the rota. Each sleep-in is paid at an additional

£70.

The

£25,344 salary is the basic annual salary before sleep-in payments and overtime.

Overtime is available, including opportunities to pick up additional shifts across the organisation's other homes.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are caring, resilient, reliable and passionate about supporting children and young people.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Previous experience within children's residential care is desirable but

not essential, as full training can be provided to suitable candidates.

You must be flexible to work weekends, sleep-ins and across the organisation's Birmingham homes when required.

Relevant Level 3 childcare qualifications are desirable, although candidates may be supported to work towards an appropriate qualification where required.

Apply today to start or develop your career within children's residential care.

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