Senior Support Worker – Brand-New Children's Home (Autism, L/D, Complex Needs) – Birmingham

 Location: Birmingham
 Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
 Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
 Shifts: Long shifts & regular sleep-ins required
 Experience: Essential – must have experience in similar children’s residential settings

We’re supporting the launch of a new residential home in Birmingham, designed to provide therapeutic, person-centred care to children and young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and complex needs. We’re looking for strong, compassionate professionals who can help shape a high-quality care environment from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Act as a role model to junior staff and provide leadership on shift
• Deliver high-quality, individualised care and support to young people with autism, L/D, and complex needs
• Support the Deputy and Registered Manager with daily operations, team coordination and care planning
• Promote positive behaviour through a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach
• Oversee and contribute to risk assessments, support plans, and safeguarding processes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, incident reports, and daily logs
• Participate in multi-agency working, attending meetings and advocating for the young people
• Support new staff with mentoring, induction, and training
• Engage in long shifts and regular sleep-ins as part of a consistent, stable care routine

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum Level 2 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent – essential)
• Experience in a children’s residential setting supporting autism/L&D/complex needs
• Confident working independently and leading a shift
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management and children’s regulations
• Resilience, commitment, and a genuine passion for improving young lives

 What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent contract – stability and consistent hours
• Opportunity to grow with the service as it develops
• Supportive management team focused on quality and staff wellbeing
• Ongoing training and development

 Ready to take the next step in your care career and help launch something meaningful?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about the opportunity.

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Contact information

Sonja Klajderic