Senior Residential Support Worker
23 hours ago
Walsall
Senior Support Worker 📍 Children’s 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 children’s 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. We’re now recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join the team. The Role This is a hands-on leadership role within a therapeutic children’s residential environment supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs. You’ll 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 * Leading s...