Join Our Team as a Senior Residential Support Worker in Oldbury!
Right Steps is looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join our dynamic team! This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people while growing your career in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Why Right Steps?
At Right Steps, we believe in teamwork, compassion, and growth. Our vision is to build a team that supports one another, ensuring the highest standard of care for the children and young people we serve.
Location: 3-bed EBD Children’s Home in the West Midlands
Role: Providing Therapeutic Care with leadership responsibilities
Are You the Right Fit?
We’re looking for someone who:
Has a big heart and endless patience ❤
Thrives on challenges and leads with empathy and strength
Is ready to grow personally and professionally
Brings joy, laughter, and positivity—even on tough days
Believes in teamwork and lifting each other up
Your Role & Responsibilities:
✔ Lead shifts with confidence and responsibility
✔ Build safe, nurturing relationships with children and young people
✔ Be a role model—showing kindness, resilience, and creativity
✔ Support therapeutic care using the PACE model
✔ Work closely with external professionals and the wider team
✔ Ensure clear documentation and decision-making in line with policies
✔ Help children with daily tasks—bringing fun and imagination into their lives
What We Offer You:
✅ Enhanced overtime rates
✅ Career progression with mentoring, workshops & diplomas
✅ OFSTED-related bonuses & internal development opportunities
✅ 28 days annual leave
✅ Free meals at work + employee discounts
✅ A warm, welcoming team that feels like family
✅ Clean UK driving licence
Essential Requirements:
✅ 1+ years in a team leader/shift leader role
✅ 2+ years in residential childcare
✅ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent)
✅ Must be 21+ (No sponsorship available)
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to lead with heart, grow your career, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Email us at [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50 - £15.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Expected Hours: 162 per month
Schedule: Day/Night shifts, Weekends & Holidays
Be the change. Join Right Steps today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50-£15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Tell me of your Ofsted experience
- Do you have Apprenticeship - Level 3 or Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Diploma?
Experience:
- Senior Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Children's support work: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Clean UK Driving Licence (required)
- DBS and on update service (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
