Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker - Solo Children’s Residential Service (EBD)
Location: Smethwick
Service Type: Solo Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Sleep-in Pay: £50 per sleep-in
Rota: 1 long day on (07:30 - 23:00), followed by a sleep-in and 2 days off
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Driving Requirement: Must hold a full UK manual or automatic driving licence

We are supporting our client in the recruitment of a Senior Residential Support Worker for their solo children’s residential provision based in Smethwick. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role within a dedicated service that supports a young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a one-to-one care environment.

The Role:
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing stability, consistency, and high-quality care to the young person in the home. You’ll act as a positive role model, support the wider team, and help ensure the home meets all care standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and emotional support to the young person
• Support and guide junior staff, acting as a team leader on shift
• Help develop and implement care plans and behaviour strategies
• Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed at all times
• Promote independence, education, and social development
• Take part in daily routines, activities, and appointments
• Complete accurate documentation and contribute to key working

Requirements:

• Experience working in a children’s residential setting (essential)
• Understanding of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Willingness to work on a 1-on, 2-off rolling rota, including sleep-ins
• Full UK manual or automatic driving licence (essential)

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to work in a focused, solo environment
• Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities
• Supportive management team

If you're an experienced residential care professional ready to step into a senior role and make a real difference in a young person’s life, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for further details.