Overview
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full Time
Role Type: Permanent
Working hours per week: 40
Salary: Up to £34,779 (depending on experience and qualification)
Closing Date: Saturday 28 February 2026
Senior Support Worker – Birmingham
Pay: Up to £34,779 (depending on experience and qualifications)
At Cambian Group, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. As a Senior Support Worker, based within West Midlands, every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported. A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.
What You’ll Do
* Support young people with their daily routines; getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
* Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
* Lead shift and deputise home manager.
* Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
* Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
* Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.
Where you'll do it
Our home has the most amazing children who make every day great for us. Our team is a long-standing core team, with some having been here 10 years plus. We are all funny, caring and passionate. We are a diverse home and we aim to make it safe for all in our beautiful home. We have 3 amazing boys: 12, 16 & 16. Our youngest loves cinema, Disney, singing and dancing. Our older boys love visiting new cities and trying food; they enjoy boxing, football and Xbox, and we hope you can beat them on FIFA as none of us has been able to yet. Our boys are funny, tricksters, loving. We go to team meetings, team building and all work hard and support with work and outside of work too. We have weekly meetings with our boys to get their views and we do lots of activities with them.
Who You Are
* Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager – focused on achieving outcomes for others.
* Driver with full UK driving licence, hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and two years working experience in a residential setting.
Why Join Us?
* Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.).
* Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years.
* 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation.
* A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space.
* Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction.
* Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion.
* Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do.
Your Next Step
This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!
Safeguarding
Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.
Senior Support Worker - Birmingham - [SYS - 23201]
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