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About The Role

Take the next step in your Residential Childcare career within our up-and-coming company as a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker!

Job Title: Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Acocks Green, B27

Estimated total package: £36,000 - £37,100 p/a (based on 2 sleep-ins per month)

Bonus Scheme: Up to £3000 per annum in performance-based bonuses

Enhanced Overtime: +£2.20 per hour!

Hours: Full time, up to 40 hours per week (+ sleeps required)

Shift pattern: 7:30-21:30, 1 on 2 off or 2 on 3 off (flexibility required)

Why join Insight Care Group?

Insight Care Group are a specialist provider of Residential Childcare for young people with learning disabilities. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, grow, and develop their independence. Led by a therapeutic PACE approach, our organisation is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for the children across our Ofsted regulated children’s homes.

The home itself is a warm and welcoming three-bedded emotional behavioural difficulties children’s home designed to provide stability, support, and opportunities for young people to thrive. The home offers: a spacious games room; comfortable lounge area; dedicated quiet space; large garden for outdoor activities and wellbeing.

The Registered Manager has over seven years of experience in residential EBD care, including five years in a management position, and has successfully led teams in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. They have been described by Ofsted as being a manager who “keeps children at the heart of all she does.”

What will you receive?

✨ Basic pay: £15.30 - £15.80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus £50 per sleep-in

✨ Estimated total package: Earn up to £37,100 per annum,based on 2 sleep-ins per month

✨ Enhanced Overtime Rate: An additional +£2.20 per hour over your contracted hours

✨ Additional Staff Bonuses: Opportunity for the whole staff team to earn up to £3000 each, based on performance!

✨ Training & Development: Opportunity to complete a fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, paid induction program, and continuous training opportunities, including the therapeutic ‘PACE’ approach, and more!

✨ Wellbeing & Recognition: Access to six free counselling sessions, Employee Wellbeing Program hosted via Wisdom, access to an online GP via Livi, a £25 voucher on your birthday, Employee of the Month rewards, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card!

✨ Holidays & Leave: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave.

✨ Additional Benefits: earn up to £500 per referral with our Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme, access to Bright Exchange program discounts, and more!

What will you do?
As a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding care while ensuring the smooth operation of the home. Your key responsibilities will include:

✨ Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise and support a team of support workers, conduct appraisals, supervisions, and ensure high-quality care delivery.

✨ Care Planning: Develop and review personalized care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans to meet the needs and goals of each child.

✨ Safeguarding & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to safeguarding policies and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.

✨ Supporting Young People: Act as a key worker, promoting life skills, independence, and personal development. Plan and participate in engaging activities and educational programs.

✨ Health & Safety: Conduct regular checks, oversee medication administration, and ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for residents.

✨ Communication: Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals while maintaining detailed and accurate records.

What will you need?

✨ Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

✨ Experience working with young people in a residential care setting.

✨ Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

✨ A full UK driving license (preferred but not essential).

✨ Commitment to the safety, well-being, and development of children.

Want to apply?

Please submit your application and it will be reviewed promptly. If shortlisted, a member of our team will be in contact to have a chat regarding your application and may extend an invite for a formal interview. As part of our safer recruitment process, all shortlisted candidates will undergo enhanced DBS checks, references, and employment history verification.

Join Insight Care Group to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and help them achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and enriching environment. Could you be the right person to lead our fantastic team?

If you have any questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 07955203358 – we would love to hear from you.

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