Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Residential Care Worker (Solo Placement Children's Home)

Location:

Hollywood, Birmingham

Join Headway Care Services - A New Solo Placement Children's Home Opening in June 2025!

We are excited to introduce our brand-new Solo Placement Children's Home, providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for a young person in need. This is a fantastic opportunity for dedicated and qualified professionals to be part of a fresh, purpose-driven team from the very beginning.

Package:

Salary:

33,284.80 - 35,524.80 p.a. (Depending on experience and including an average of 5-7 sleeping shifts per month)

Hours:

40 hours per week + sleeping shifts + overtime available

Shift Pattern:

11 days worked in a 31-day month

Holidays:

28 days per year plus an additional Birthday annual leave day and an additional annual leave day upon completing probation

Headway Care Services Exclusive Benefits:

50 per sleeping shift Refer-a-friend fee: 250 (upon completing probation) 200 bonus upon two years of service Additional Birthday Annual Leave Day upon completing probation

Service Description:

Headway Care Services is a newly established Solo Placement Residential Children's Home, designed to provide focused, one-to-one care for a young person aged 11-17 with complex needs. Our goal is to create a therapeutic and stable environment where they can flourish and develop positively.

Job Purpose:

Assist the Manager in providing a high-quality service for children and young people requiring care Lead by example and maintain good professional practices Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of our young person while on duty Ensure all required care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management plans are in place Lead shift plans and weekly plans, guiding and supporting staff to implement them effectively

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

GCSE English or equivalent (Essential)

Skills:

Strong written and IT skills

Required:

NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Experience:

Previous experience in a childcare setting, especially with traumatised children and those with complex needs.

Other Staff Benefits:

Competitive salary Free food and beverages when on shift A supportive and child-focused work environment Career progression and professional development opportunities Extensive free training, including specialised courses Company-funded qualifications, including NVQ certifications Paid-for pre-planned activities and holidays/meals
If you are passionate about making a real difference in a young person's life and want to be part of a brand-new, high-quality care home, we want to hear from you! Join our team and help us build a nurturing and empowering environment for the future.

At Headway Care Services, safeguarding and protecting children and young people is our top priority. Rigorous staff selection and DBS checks ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,284.80-35,524.80 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Residential Support Worker