Senior Residential Support Worker - EBD

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well‐established company providing specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs.As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will support and guide children and young people within a residential setting, helping to promote stability, structure, and positive life outcomes.This full‐time permanent role offers a salary of up to £30,000 plus £60 per sleep‐in and benefits. No sponsorship is provided.Responsibilities Support young people with daily routines, education, health and wellbeing needs.Lead shifts and support the wider care team.Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and keyworking responsibilities.Promote independence through structured activities and engagement.Support behaviour management using a calm and therapeutic approach.Assist with household duties and maintain a safe living environment.Complete relevant documentation, reports and handovers.Work collaboratively with external professionals and partner agencies.Support supervision sessions and team development.Qualifications and Experience Previously worked as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Support Worker, Care Worker, Residential, Care Assistant or in a similar role.Have at least 1 year of experience working within children's residential care.Background in supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.Must have NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in residential childcare or children and young people workforce.Experience in a supervisory or senior support capacity within care settings.Ability to lead and support shifts within a structured residential environment.Commitment to safeguarding, promoting wellbeing and providing consistent care.Manual driving licence.Right to work in the UK.Shift Pattern Working 2 days on / 4 days off pattern.Average 4‐6 sleep‐in shifts per month.Benefits Competitive salary.Enhanced earnings potential.£500 salary increase upon completion of probation.Overtime paid at 1.5.£500 salary increase per year.Allowance for sleep‐in duties and overtime.Structured progression and development opportunities.Recognition and reward initiatives.Generous leave entitlement with incremental increases over time.Voucher scheme for bank holiday and festive period working.Birthday rewards scheme.Employee referral incentives.Access to free meals during shifts.Supportive and relaxed working environment.Uniform flexibility (casual dress approach).Funded DBS and update service.Pension scheme.Wellbeing‐focused benefits.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while developing their career within residential childcare.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Bromwich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English