Senior Support Worker

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Senior Support Worker – Brand-New Children's Home (Autism, L/D, Complex Needs) – Birmingham

 Location: Birmingham
 Salary: Up to £, per annum
 Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
 Shifts: Long shifts & regular sleep-ins required
 Experience: Essential – must have experience in similar children’s residential settings

We’re supporting the launch of a new residential home in Birmingham, designed to provide therapeutic, person-centred care to children and young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and complex needs. We’re looking for strong, compassionate professionals who can help shape a high-quality care environment from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Act as a role model to junior staff and provide leadership on shift
  • Deliver high-quality, individualised care and support to young people with autism, L/D, and complex needs
  • Support the Deputy and Registered Manager with daily operations, team coordination and care planning
  • Promote positive behaviour through a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach
  • Oversee and contribute to risk assessments, support plans, and safeguarding processes
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, incident reports, and daily logs
  • Participate in multi-agency working, attending meetings and advocating for the young people
  • Support new staff with mentoring, induction, and training
  • Engage in long shifts and regular sleep-ins as part of a consistent, stable care routine

    • What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum Level 2 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent – essential)
  • Experience in a children’s residential setting supporting autism/L&D/complex needs
  • Confident working independently and leading a shift
  • A strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management and children’s regulations
  • Resilience, commitment, and a genuine passion for improving young lives

    •  What You’ll Get:

  • Competitive salary up to £, per annum
  • Full-time permanent contract – stability and consistent hours
  • Opportunity to grow with the service as it develops
  • Supportive management team focused on quality and staff wellbeing
  • Ongoing training and development

    •  Ready to take the next step in your care career and help launch something meaningful?

    Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about the opportunity.

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    Location:
    Birmingham
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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