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About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join a childrens residential home in Wolverhampton supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is a full-time permanent position working a 2 on / 4 off shift pattern within a 3-bed residential setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager, leading shifts, mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards of care are consistently delivered.This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate residential childcare professional looking to progress within a supportive and growing organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the homeProvide high-quality care and support to children and young peoplePromote positive outcomes, independence, and emotional wellbeingSupport young people with education, routines, appointments, and activitiesAssist with care plans, risk assessments, and incident reportingAdminister medication in line with company policiesSupport and mentor Residential Support WorkersEnsure safeguarding and Ofsted standards are maintained at all timesBuild positive relationships with young people, families, and professionalsRequirementsPrevious experience within childrens residential careExperience supporting young people with EBD and challenging behavioursLevel 3 Diploma in Childrens Residential Childcare (or working towards)Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirementsExcellent communication and leadership skillsAbility to work shifts, including evenings and weekendsFull UK Driving Licence is essentialWhats on Offer Competitive salary packageOpportunities for career progressionOngoing training and developmentSupportive management teamOpportunity to make a genuine difference in young peoples livesApply Now If you are an experienced Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step into a Senior role, we would love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

£54,584 - £64,058 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.Get out what you put in This role is based at Bescot Hall School. We will also accept anyone looking for part-time hours.Bescot Hall School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education. Based in Walsall, the school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and a range of associated needs.Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and childrens homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise andbreadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.Our Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and childrens homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children.What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:Training : A full induction and on the job trainingHoliday : Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidaysClinical Development : If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and developmentFlexible benefits : meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshereWellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discountsBeautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every timeBring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person were looking for will:Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPCBe a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needsHave experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiencesBe a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainerBe highly organised and ready to take the initiativeBe committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young peopleThis is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future.Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered thesupport, resource and platform for you to do great things. Youll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way.Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environmentthat allows you to be yourself.The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.For a full job description and person specification, please click here.To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASDTPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Support Worker ?? Childrens Residential Home | Full-Time | West MidlandsWhat happens to the young people who no longer fit foster placements?That was the question behind this home.Built by an organisation with an established and respected fostering network, this childrens home was created for one reason above all else to stop young people falling through the gaps when foster placements break down or can no longer meet increasingly complex needs.Instead of walking away from those young people, they built something new.This is not a large corporate provider opening homes for numbers. This is a service built from genuine care, relationships, and a desire to create continuity for children who have often experienced too much instability already.Were now recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join the team.The Role This is a hands-on leadership role within a therapeutic childrens residential environment supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.Youll be expected to lead by example on shift, helping create a safe, structured, and nurturing home where young people can begin to rebuild trust, routines, and emotional stability.Responsibilities include:Supporting young people through day-to-day care, routines, education, and activitiesActing as a positive role model and consistent adult presenceLeading shifts and supporting junior staff membersSupporting with safeguarding, risk management, and behavioural supportBuilding therapeutic relationships with young peopleContributing to care planning, key work sessions, and placement stabilityEnsuring accurate records and reports are completed to a high standardSupporting the management team with the overall running of the homeHelping create a warm, family-style environment where young people feel safe and valuedWhat Makes This Home Different? The story behind this service genuinely matters.This provider already had extensive experience supporting foster carers and children through fostering services. Over time, they recognised a growing problem some young people were becoming increasingly difficult to place, and too often those children were being moved from service to service without stability.Rather than allowing those young people to become unplaceable, they created a residential environment designed to continue that support journey.The ethos here is about:Relationships before behaviourStability before judgementTherapeutic support instead of punishmentKeeping young people connected instead of starting over repeatedlyAbout You Were looking for someone who:Has experience within childrens residential careCan confidently lead shifts and support colleaguesUnderstands trauma-informed practice and relationship-based careIs calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligentWants to be part of something meaningful and progressiveGenuinely cares about outcomes for young peopleDesirable Qualifications NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young PeopleExperience supporting young people with EBD/trauma backgroundsKnowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted standardsExperience as a Senior or experienced Residential Support WorkerWhats On Offer The opportunity to join a genuinely values-led organisationSupportive leadership and therapeutic cultureCareer progression opportunities as the service growsA home with a real purpose and story behind itThe chance to make a lasting impact on young people who need stability mostIf youre the type of person who believes challenging young people deserve more support not less this could be an incredibly rewarding opportunity.TPBN1_UKTJ

Welcome to Progressive Care. As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including: Family Assessment Childrens Residential 16+ Supported Living Learning Disabilities All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families. Our Mission At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support. Your Role as a Support Worker within Family Assessment: Conduct assessments to help families develop and maintain a safe and nurturing environment. Safeguard children and parents through co...

Childrens Residential Support Worker Main purpose of the role: The Residential Support Worker plays a vital role in providing safe, nurturing, and child-centred care to children and young people living within our residential homes. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support children with a range of complex needs to develop resilience, build positive relationships, and achieve their individual potential. Every interaction is an opportunity to provide stability, encouragement, and positive role modelling. This is a rewarding but responsible role that requires emotional resilience, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children. We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and those new to residential childcare who demonstrate the values and potential to succeed. The role includes opportunities to take additional responsibility such as key working, mentoring colleagues, and leading shifts where required to support the effective operation of the home. This role is suited to both developing and experienced practitioners who are committed to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children. Our Values and Ways of Working We expect our team members to act professionally, respectfully, and with integrity at all times, taking responsibility for their practice while supporting colleagues to succeed. Our staff are approachable, reflective,...

About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join a childrens residential home in Wolverhampton supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is a full-time permanent position working a 2 on / 4 off shift pattern within a 3-bed residential setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager, leading shifts, mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards of care are consistently delivered. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate residential childcare professional looking to progress within a supportive and growing organisation. Key Responsibilities • Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home, • Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, • Promote positive outcomes, independence, and emotional wellbeing, • Support young people with education, routines, appointments, and activities, • Assist with care plans, risk assessments, and incident reporting, • Administer medication in line with company policies, • Sup...

Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader - Childrens Homes Locations: Walsall, Cannock, Birmingham and Handsworth Salary: £13.00 – £17.00 per hour (depending on experience, to be discussed at interview) Additional Benefits: £50 per sleep-in shift, plus bonus opportunities for Team Leaders We are currently recruiting for experienced and passionate Senior Residential Support Workers and Team Leaders to join our children's residential services across our homes in Walsall, Cannock, Birmingham, and Handsworth. This is an exciting opportunity to support vulnerable young people and make a genuine difference in their lives while progressing your career within a supportive and growing organisation. Senior Residential Support Worker Pay: £13.00 – £15.50 per hour, plus £50 per sleep-in shift. The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience working within children's residential care. Confidence in leading shifts and supporting junior staff members. A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care, Residential Childcare, or a willingness to work towards one. A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and promoting positive outcomes for young people. Team Leader Pay: £13.50 – £17.00 per hour, plus £50 per sleep-in shift and bonus opportunities. The successful candidate will have: * ...

Senior Support Worker ?? Childrens Residential Home | Full-Time | West Midlands What happens to the young people who no longer fit foster placements? That was the question behind this home. Built by an organisation with an established and respected fostering network, this childrens home was created for one reason above all else to stop young people falling through the gaps when foster placements break down or can no longer meet increasingly complex needs. Instead of walking away from those young people, they built something new. This is not a large corporate provider opening homes for numbers. This is a service built from genuine care, relationships, and a desire to create continuity for children who have often experienced too much instability already. Were now recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join the team. The Role This is a hands-on leadership role within a therapeutic childrens residential environment supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Youll be expected to lead by example on shift, helping create a safe, structured, and nurturing home where young people can begin to rebuild trust, routines, and emotional stability. Responsibilities include: • Supporting young people through day-to-day care, routines, education, and activities, • Acting as a positive role model and consistent adult presence

About the role: Stratton Mills Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Childrens Residential Agency Support Worker to join our expanding social care team on a zero hour contract basis. This Childrens Residential Support Worker role offers flexible agency work across a range of residential homes supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and complex needs. If you are an experienced Childrens Residential Support Worker or have relevant UK social care experience and are looking for flexible shifts, this opportunity could be ideal for you. The Role Childrens Residential Agency Support Worker Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young people Promote independence, life skills, and positive behaviour Support children with routines, activities, appointments, and education Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment Follow safeguarding procedures and company policies at all times Complete accurate daily logs, incident reports, and handovers Work alongside permanent staff and multi-agency professionals Adapt confidently to different residential homes and teams Every Childrens Residential Support Worker plays a key role in ensuring children feel safe, supported, and valued. Essenti...

Waking Night Support Worker ?? Bilston | Childrens Residential Care | Full-Time Are you someone who can bring calm, consistency, and reassurance during the most vulnerable hours of a young persons day? Were recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to join a therapeutic childrens residential service based in Bilston, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs within a small, relationship-led environment. This provider has built a strong reputation for delivering trauma-informed residential care using a therapeutic PACE approach, focused on helping young people feel safe, understood, and emotionally supported. The homes are designed to provide stability, structure, and positive outcomes for children who may have experienced significant trauma, placement breakdowns, or complex life experiences. Night support is a hugely important part of that journey. This role is about far more than supervision its about being a steady, trusted presence during the night, helping young people feel secure, emotionally regulated, and cared for in a safe home environment. The Role As a Waking Night Support Worker, youll work as part of a close-knit therapeutic team supporting young people overnight within the home. Responsibilities will include: • Maintaining the safety and wellbeing of young people throughout the night, • Conducting regular w...

Dual Registered Children's Home Manager Wolverhampton Location: Wolverhampton Services:Solo Residential Home and 2-bed Residential Home Client Group: Children & Young People with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties Salary:up to £65,000 (dependent on experience) Bonus:Performance and KPI bonus scheme Para Group is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a Solo and 2-bed specialist residential services for children and young people aged 817 with emotional behavioural difficulties. These services are designed to deliver high-impact, individualised care that promotes healing, growth, and long-term positive outcomes. We're looking for someone who can lead from the front, provide stable and nurturing environments, and be the driving force for high-quality care and staff development. \ "Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential\ " Join a forward-thinking organisation that puts children at the centre of everything we do and invests just as much in the team that supports them. What Youll Be Doing: • Overseeing day-to-day operations of a solo service and 2-bed service, • Providing strong leadership, direction, and support to staff teams across both the homes, • Ensuring compliance with Childrens Homes Regulations, Ofsted, and safeguarding frameworks, • Promoting a trauma-informed approach to care, • Managing budgets, staffing rotas, supervisions, and development plans, • Acting as Ofsted Registered Manager for both sitesWhat Were Looking For:, • Minimum 3 years experience in a residential childcare setting, • At least 2 year in a managerial or deputy managerial role, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) (desirable), • Strong knowledge of the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015, Children Act 1989, and Safeguarding legislation, • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, • Experience managing complex care needs and crisis intervention, • A commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for young people, • Full UK driving licenceWhy Join Para Group?, • Competitive Salary up to £65,000 DOE, • Vitality Health Insurance, • Annual bonus scheme & recognition awards - up to £3k, • Clear progression routes into senior operational roles, • Supportive on-call rota shared across management team, • Regular team and company events, • Company pension & statutory holiday entitlement, • Ongoing CPD & training investment Special Conditions: • Subject to six-month probation period, • Full Ofsted registration required (support provided during process) If youre a resilient, compassionate leader ready to make a real difference in childrens lives and shape the future of two specialist homes we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your leadership creates lasting impact. JBRP1_UKTJ

Dual Registered Manager Childrens Residential Homes West Midlands (Burton upon Trent, 2 homes) | Full Time | £50,000 £60,000 per annum + OTE up to £70,000 About the Role Join a leading and innovative provider of childrens residential services, recognised for delivering exceptional care and creating opportunities for young people to thrive. We are looking for a skilled Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy ready to progress, to lead two new EBD childrens homes. You will have the opportunity to shape high-quality, therapeutic services and build a motivated team committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities • Lead homes in line with Ofsted and safeguarding standards, • Support registration with guidance from our Responsible Individual, • Recruit, develop, and manage your staff team, • Create and deliver safe, child-centred, and therapeutic care plans, • Oversee daily operations across both homes, • Autonomy over staff recruitment and culture Candidate Requirements • Registered Manager or Deputy with 3+ years in EBD residential care, • Level 5 Diploma (achieved or in progress), • Understanding and clear ability to work within regulations and legislation to take full ownership of the homes., • Strong strategic leadership, organisational, and communication skills, • Knowledge of therapeutic approaches (including PACE, DDP), • Commitment to positive outcomes for young people Benefits • Option to join us on a retainer + hourly pay for ad-hoc registration work. Do this alongside your current role!, • Competitive salary + performance bonus (OTE up to £70k), • 28 days holiday + pension, • Professional development and funded qualifications, • Supportive leadership and structured induction, 24/7 access to departments, • Career progression opportunities, including NVQ and therapeutic/clinical qualifications., • Staff activity days, team events, and recognition awards., • Referral Program Whats next? Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR. JBRP1_UKTJ

Registered Childrens Home Manager Location Cable Plaza Salary £55,461 - £59,414 Per Annum + An additional £7,000 Market Forces Supplement applicable to this post A Rare Leadership Opportunity This is more than a management role, this is an opportunity to build a home from the ground up and shape a culture of excellence from day one. You will: Lead the full set-up and registration process with Ofsted Recruit, develop and inspire your own staff team Embed a strong, child centred and trauma informed culture Drive high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance Work in partnership with fostering, residential, commissioning, and family support services to support planned step-down arrangements Ensure children receive outstanding care and achieve the very best outcomes possible We are looking for passionate, emotionally intelligent leaders who are deeply committed to improving the lives of Looked After Children. You will be driven by the desire to create a nurturing, stable and aspirational environment where children can thrive, heal and succeed. Our Vision Our ambition is clear: To provide safe, loving homes in Dudley where children feel valued, supported and connected, "Our Children, Our Homes Program" Where appropriate, you will support children to return home in a carefully planned and supported way. You will champion permanence, stability, education, emotional wellbeing and positive identity for every child. Who We're Looking For We want managers who: Are experienced and confident in leading residential children's homes Have a strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and quality standards Can build and retain high-performing, values-driven teams Lead with compassion, resilience and professional curiosity Place children's voices and lived experience at the centre of practice If you are ambitious for children and ambitious for yourself as a leader, we would love to hear from you. What We Offer In recognition of the significance of these roles: We have successfully reviewed the salary through job evaluation, and is now competitive and reflective of the responsibility of the role There is a £7,000 Market Forces Supplement applicable to this post In addition, Dudley Council offers: Generous annual leave entitlement Local Government Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Access to employee wellbeing support Opportunities for professional development and career progression as part of our wider residential expansion programme This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Dudley's residential provision from the very beginning. If you want to lead with purpose, build something meaningful, and make a lasting difference to children's lives, we would be delighted to receive your application. If you want an informal discussion, please contact Steven Orchard: Please note:- A Social Work Qualification for this post is desirable but not essential. However, you will need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare and have Substantial experience in residential childcare setting. As well as able to pass/meet the requirement for an Ofsted "Fit Person" interview. So that we can demonstrate Dudley's commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on or who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council's full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications Attached documents Employee Benefits List.pdf Registered Childrens Home Manager JD and PS 2026.docx