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 £30,000 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 £30,000 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
Salary:
£30,000 /annum benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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