Senior Support Worker

By The Bridge Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Birmingham seeks a Senior Support Worker to provide care for young people aged 8-18. This role involves supporting daily routines, emotional support, and planning activities. The ideal candidate must have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and two years of relevant experience. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives with excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts at major retailers

Health benefits after two years

24/7 support through the CareTech Foundation

Fully funded induction

Career growth with fully funded diplomas

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Driver with full UK driving licence.
• Two years of experience in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with their daily routines.
• Create a warm, homely environment through housekeeping.
• Lead shifts and deputize as home manager.
• Build relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan activities like trips and creative projects.
• Keep essential records for care.

Skills

Warmth and patience

Great listening

Encouragement

Teamwork

Education

Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Location: Birmingham

Pay: Pay Up to £34,779 (depending on experience and qualifications)

At Cambian Group, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as aSenior Support Worker, based withinWest Midlandsevery moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

• As aSenior Support Workeryou will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Lead shift and deputise home manager
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Where you'll do it

Our home has the most amazing children who make every day great for us , our team is a long-standing core team who some have been here 10 years plus! We are all funny caring and passionate! We are a diverse home and we aim to make it safe for all in our beautiful home,

We have 3 amazing boys! 12, 16 & 16.

Our youngest loves everything & anything he loves cinema , Disney, singing and dancing so we ready for that.

Our older boys love visiting new cities and trying food they love boxing , football and xbox hopefully you can beat them on fifa as none of us has been able too yet.

Our boys are funny, tricksters, loving.

We go to team meetings, team building and all work hard and support with work and outside of work too.

We have weekly meetings with our boys to get their views and we do lots of activities with them

Who You Are

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.

Driver with full UK driving licence, hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and two years working experience in a residential setting.

Why Join Us?

• Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)
• Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years
• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation
• A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space
• Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction
• Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion
• Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do

Your Next Step

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.

Senior Support Worker -Birmingham - [SYS - 22162]