Senior Residential Support Worker Location: West Midlands / East Midland
Salary: £13.00 - £13.50 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
Contract: Full-Time or Bank
Sector: Children's Residential Care
About the Role TL Recruitment Solutions is recruiting on behalf of an established children's residential care provider supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to take the next step in their career or an existing Senior Residential Support Worker seeking a new challenge within a supportive and progressive organisation.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will lead shifts, support colleagues, and play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and structured environment for young people.
Key Responsibilities - Leading shifts and supporting residential care staff
- Ensuring smooth handovers and daily operations
- Supporting young people with routines, education and wellbeing
- Acting as a key point of contact for professionals and families
- Completing records, reports and compliance documentation
- Supporting safeguarding and behavioural management plans
- Assisting with medication administration
- Supporting staff development and leadership activities
- Helping maintain a positive and therapeutic home environment
Requirements - Previous experience working with young people with EBD, trauma, SEN or other complex needs
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent approach
- Level 3 or Level 4 Health & Social Care qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
- Full UK driving licence (Essential)
- Ability to work a rota including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (Sponsorship not available)
What's on Offer? - £13.00 - £13.50 per hour
- £50 per sleep-in
- Career progression opportunities
- Funded Health & Social Care qualifications
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Clear pathway into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions
- Employee wellbeing support
- Supportive and child-focused working environment
Apply For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today.
TL Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.