Brook Street

Children Senior Residential Support Worker - Birmingham

B68 0DY

Key information

Pay
£26,880 to £36,129 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
23 Sep 2026
Closing date
23 Oct 2026

About this role

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

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NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care or equivalent

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Minimum 1 year's children's residential experience

  • Previous experience

leading shifts/supporting other care staff

  • Good safeguarding and behaviour management knowledge
  • Flexible to work weekends and sleep-ins

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Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car

  • Flexible to work across Birmingham homes when required

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.