Senior Residential Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an experienced Team Leader or Senior Support Worker with a background in Residential Child Care? Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Young People? Look no further!
IRONSTONE RECRUITMENT HAVE PARTNERED WITH A FANSTASTIC CLIENT LOOKING FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL SENIOR CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER FOR A 2 BEDDED LD HOME IN ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM
Fantastic benefits and incentives including:
· A highly competitive salary of £29,295.20 - £31,910.00 per year (£12.70 - £13.20 per hour), £50 per shift when sleeping in overnight
· A £700 welcome bonus paid to you during your probationary period!
- Access to funded QCF Leadership & Management diploma qualifications in Residential Child Care
- Industry leading Management Development Programme (MDP).
- Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
- The opportunity to undertake specialist training and be supported in any way - 85% of all our Qualified Support Workers, Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
- Employee of the Month Scheme, with a potential to win a £50 voucher every month!
- Length of Service Holiday Scheme – Awarding up to an additional 5 days paid leave per year with continued service, above Statutory Entitlement
- Refer a Friend Scheme, offering £150 for every person you recommend successfully
- Funded access to the Blue Light Card Discount Scheme, offering discounts for many High street and online retailers, events, and hospitality companies
To be successful as a Senior/ Team Leader, you will need to possess the following essential attributes:
- A Certified Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce) or equivalent.
- Experience of working with Young People that have social and emotional difficulties, or behaviour that challenges.
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence
- Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
- Experience in leading shifts and overseeing a team of Support Workers
This is a great opportunity with a prestigious client and would urge to apply immediately!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,295.20-£36,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care QCF or Equivalent (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Senior Bham
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Residential Support Worker roles across Ironstone Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,295 - £36,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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