Senior Support Worker

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated care team. In this vital role, you will lead and support individuals in a care home environment, ensuring they receive high-quality, person-centered care. Your leadership will foster a warm, safe, and engaging atmosphere where residents feel valued and empowered. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills within a supportive team.

About the home

• A small children’s residential home in Birmingham
• Registered for two children, currently supporting one child
• Specialist provision for children with learning disabilities
• A stable, consistent team, where continuity for the child really matters
• We’re looking for reliable, caring and consistent people who want to become part of a stable team and provide high-quality support.

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll support children in a safe, caring and structured environment, while taking additional responsibility within the home and helping guide the team to provide consistent care.

Duties

• Supervise and support care staff to deliver exceptional care aligned with individual care plans
• Lead by example in providing compassionate, respectful, and personalized support to residents
• Develop, review, and update care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain accurate documentation of care activities
• Oversee daily operations within the care home, including medication administration and activity planning
• Providing safe, caring and consistent day-to-day support in line with the child’s care plan
• Building a positive, appropriate and trusting relationship with the child
• Supporting daily routines, activities, appointments and education
• Encouraging independence and helping the child develop new skills
• Adapting your communication and approach to the child’s learning disability and individual needs
• Keeping clear, accurate records and contributing to handovers
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and home policies at all times
• Working as part of a small team to keep care consistent

Senior responsibilities

• Taking additional responsibility within the home, including on shift
• Supporting and guiding other staff
• Making sure records are completed to a good standard
• Keeping the manager informed and contributing to consistent practice across the team

Experience

• Proven experience working in senior or adult care settings within a care home environment
• Supervising or leadership experience in a healthcare or social care setting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with residents and team members
• Knowledge of care planning processes and adherence to regulatory standards
• Valid driving license preferred for transportation responsibilities if required
• Familiarity with IT systems used for documentation and communication in healthcare settings

Essential

• Relevant experience in children’s residential care or a similar setting
• A relevant Level 3 or Level 4 qualification, or working towards one
• Experience supporting children or young people
• Confidence taking additional responsibility within the home
• The ability to support and guide other staff
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• A reliable and consistent approach to work Desirable
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities (highly desirable)

A full UK driving licence is preferred. Strong non-driving candidates may still be considered.

Join us as a Senior Support Worker and become part of a passionate team committed to enriching lives through compassionate care. Your leadership will inspire positive change while helping residents enjoy their best quality of life every day.

Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person