Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: 27 Hours per Week
Location: Bromsgrove
Team: Bromsgrove Short Breaks
Contract Type: Permanent Contract
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker who has the knowledge and skills in working with children and young people. Your strong teamwork and communication skills will be used to support our established residential short break service. This role provides an opportunity to be a positive energy in a child's life and help young people achieve their goals.
You will work directly with young people, building effective relationships with their families and other professionals. You will ensure opportunities for young people to access a range of activities and provide comprehensive support while maintaining a high standard of care.
You will help the Manager and Assistant Manager in the day‑to‑day operations of the home, ensuring it runs smoothly and meets all safeguarding and regulatory standards. You will support the administration, oversight, and monitoring of the team’s work and performance, including regular individual supervision.
You will be committed to learning and professional development and will be flexible to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins (additional payment).
Responsibilities
You will be ambitious for our young people, helping them optimise their potential.
Qualifications
* Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification. Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Apprenticeship Children, Young People and Families Practitioner within two years of commencing employment if appropriate.
* DBS clearance
* Safer recruitment safeguarding checks
Benefits
Benefits include:
* Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part‑time staff), increasing to 31 days after five years. If you already have more than 26 days, we will match up to 31 days.
* Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career‑average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package.
* Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all staff to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
* Flexible Working: Hybrid working is offered to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory DBS criminal records check, including details of cautions, reprimands, final warnings and convictions. The County Council is committed to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
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