Job Description:

Senior Residential Support Worker/Team Leader – Children's Homes

Wolverhampton | Walsall | Cannock | Wednesbury

Location: West Midlands and surrounding areas 

Company: Care & Support Services 

Salary: £13.50–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus sleep-in payments and performance-related bonuses 

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time

Experienced in children's residential care and ready to progress?

Are you an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking for your next challenge?

Perhaps you're ready to step into a Team Leader role, or you're already a Team Leader looking to continue developing your skills within a growing organisation.

At Care & Support Services, we're looking for experienced and dedicated Senior Residential Support Practitioners to join our children's residential services across the West Midlands.

Our locations include:

- Wolverhampton

- Walsall

- Cannock

- Wednesbury

Opportunities at individual homes will depend on current vacancies, experience and suitability. We'll discuss your preferred working location during the recruitment process.

About us

We are a growing children's residential care provider supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), trauma, SEMH and complex needs.

Our approach is rooted in PACE, positive relationships, therapeutic support and creating safe, nurturing environments where children can grow in confidence and achieve their potential.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Residential Support Practitioner, you'll work closely with your Home Manager and wider team to provide high-quality care while supporting the leadership and day-to-day running of the home.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing nurturing, trauma-informed support to children and young people.
• Building trusting relationships and supporting emotional wellbeing.
• Leading shifts, coordinating colleagues and maintaining safe staffing practices.
• Supporting, mentoring and guiding less experienced practitioners.
• Promoting safeguarding, positive behaviour support and professional boundaries.
• Maintaining accurate care plans, risk assessments, daily records and incident reports.
• Supporting quality assurance, Ofsted compliance and Regulation 44 processes.
• Working collaboratively with social workers, families, education providers and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting young people with activities, education, independence skills and positive childhood experiences.

What we're looking for

Essential requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a relevant equivalent qualification.
• Previous direct experience in children's residential care, preferably with young people with EBD, SEMH, trauma or complex needs.
• Experience taking responsibility on shift, supporting colleagues or performing senior duties.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and good communication skills.
• A compassionate, resilient and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible rota, including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Existing UK right to work for the hours and duties offered, without employer sponsorship.

Desirable:

• Full UK driving licence, preferably manual.
• Previous Senior Practitioner or Team Leader experience.
• Familiarity with Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements and therapeutic approaches.

What makes Care & Support Services different?

We invest in your development.

Whether your next goal is becoming a Team Leader, Deputy Manager or Registered Manager, we'll support your development through training, guidance and progression opportunities, subject to suitability and available positions.

We offer:

• Full-time and part-time working opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Regular clinical consultations with a clinical psychologist.
• Supportive management and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities and additional sleep-in payments.
• Well-resourced homes and opportunities to support young people with meaningful experiences, activities and holidays.
• A team-focused organisation where your contribution is valued.

Ready to make a difference?

If you have children's residential experience, enjoy supporting colleagues and want to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore our opportunities across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Cannock and Wednesbury.

Care & Support Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS checks and verification of the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.