Job Description:

Residential Support Worker – Children's Home

Location: Erdington, Birmingham
Salary: £25,500- £26,500 per annum + £75 per sleep-in
Hours: Full-time
Sleep-ins: 8 per month
Shift Pattern: 10:00am – 10:30am the following day

About the Role

We are looking for caring, dedicated and resilient Residential Support Workers to join a children's residential home in Erdington.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work as part of a dedicated team, providing high-quality care and support while building positive, trusting relationships with the children.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support children with their daily routines, education and activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive development.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Support children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Record and report important information accurately.
• Work effectively as part of the wider staff team.
• Participate in activities, appointments and community outings.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and supportive home environment.
• Complete sleep-in duties as part of the rota.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Caring, patient and resilient.
• Confident managing challenging situations.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Reliable, professional and committed to safeguarding.
• Comfortable working sleep-in shifts.
• A driver with a full UK driving licence.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Experience within a children's residential setting is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to complete 8 sleep-in shifts per month.

What's on Offer?

• £25,500- £26,500 per year
• £75 per sleep-in
• 8 sleep-ins per month
• Full-time permanent position
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people