Senior Residential Support Worker — Learning Disabilities Children's Home
Midlands Care Services is an established provider of children's residential care in Burton upon Trent, built on stability, consistency and strong leadership.
We are recruiting for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities children's home — someone ready to lead by example and support both young people and the wider team to thrive. We invest genuinely in our team's ongoing development.
What you will be doing:
- Providing direct care and support to children with learning disabilities, ensuring their safety, dignity and wellbeing at all times
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the home alongside senior management
- Leading shifts, supervising and developing team members
- Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and keyworking responsibilities
- Working in partnership with other professionals and agencies
What we are looking for:
- Level 3 or Level 4 in Residential Childcare, or Children, Young People & Family Practitioner (essential) — social work and equivalent qualifications considered
- Experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, sensory impairment or complex behavioural needs
- Supervisory or team-leading experience
- Full UK driving licence
- Knowledge of Makaton or PECS desirable
Additional Benefits:
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
- £500 salary increase on completing probation
- £500 salary increase per year of service
- Voucher scheme for bank holiday/festive working
- Birthday time off, in addition to holiday entitlement
- Increasing annual leave entitlement each year
- Free food on shift
- Funded DBS and Update Service
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Senior Residential Support Worker — Children's LD Home in Burton upon Trent employer: Midlands Care Services
Midlands Care Services is an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing the professional growth of its staff while providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. Located in Burton on Trent, our Learning Disabilities Children's Residential Care Home offers generous benefits such as competitive salaries, flexible working opportunities, and unique perks like birthday time off and free meals during shifts. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people, all while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere that values your contributions and well-being.
