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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