Children Senior Residential Support Worker - Birmingham
| Company: | Brook Street |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,880 to £36,129 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Oldbury, B68 0DY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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
- Previous experience
- Good safeguarding and behaviour management knowledge
- Flexible to work weekends and sleep-ins
- Flexible to work across Birmingham homes when required
NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care or equivalent
Minimum 1 year's children's residential experience
leading shifts/supporting other care staff
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car
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,
apply today.
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