Senior social worker Work, Jobs in Smethwick, Wmd (with Salaries)

Senior Support Worker
STARS Children's Care —Telford
- £33,150 - £39,000 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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8d
Care Coordinator / Senior Care Coordinator (Domiciliary Care)
Ecohomes care Ltd —Birmingham
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- IT
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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13d
Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust —Birmingham
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- School
13d
Deputy Manager
Social care gateway —Tipton
- £24,420.00 - £48,506.12 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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2h
Senior Support Worker
Arch West Midlands Ltd —Birmingham
- £14 an hour
- Administrative experience
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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7d
Senior Residential Support Worker
Meadows Care —Birmingham
- £13.42 an hour
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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3d
Strategic People Partner
Birmingham City University —Birmingham
- £52,462 - £60,842 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- University
9d
Senior Residential Care Worker - Children's Home (EBD)
Gemstones Care —Birmingham
- £34,700 - £36,800 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Driving
- In-person
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6d
Children's Residential Support Workers - Senior Support Worker
Kinsman Residenital Homes Ltd —Kidderminster
- £15 - £50 an hour
- Overtime
- In-person
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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2d
Senior Children's Support Worker
Keys Children —Birmingham
- £14.95 - £15.55 an hour
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Support Worker
We Believe in Care Services —Birmingham
- £13.50 - £14.20 an hour
- Temporary
- Supervising experience
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
- Paid training
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Service Manager - Assessment Service
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council —Brierley Hill
- £60,913 - £64,869 a year
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Leadership
- Communication skills
12d
Children and Young People Residential Support Worker (EBD Children's Home) Acocks Green
Gracebridge Care —Acocks Green
- £29,318 - £33,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
- Paid training
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Team Leader/Deputy Manager
Beacon Haven Ltd —Birmingham
- £35,000 a year
- Nights as needed
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
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6d
Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Services
Leading Nurturing Residential Specialists —Solihull
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Care plans
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Clinical Lead/Deputy Manager
Wayside Care Ltd —Bromsgrove
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- Free parking
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2h
Deputy Manager
Salutem Care & Education —Walsall
- £32,656 - £34,944 a year
- Day shift
- Communication skills
Team Leader
Walsall Council —Walsall
- £42,839 - £46,142 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Tax experience
- Flexitime
10d
Senior Practitioner (SP) Fostering Team - Social Care Qualified
Supportive Bridge —Birmingham
- £24.52 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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Hospital at Home Team Manager
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust —Stratford-upon-Avon
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
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Senior Support Worker

STARS Children's Care
Telford

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
£33,150 - £39,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Flexitime
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Childcare
Driving Licence
Supervising experience
Working with children
Mentoring
Organisational skills
Care plans
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview
As a Senior Residential Support Worker at our Freeston Avenue site, you will provide leadership and support across our four specialist bungalows: Tzigane, Rhapsody, Maurice, and Ravel. You will deliver direct care to children and young people aged 5-17 with a diverse range of needs, including learning and physical disabilities, complex health needs, and those requiring repatriation.

You will lead shifts, mentor residential support workers, and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care is delivered in line with our STARS values (Support, Therapeutic, Adaptive, Resilience, Success). Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will maintain regulatory standards and create a nurturing environment that helps every child reach their unique potential.

Key Responsibilities

Lead shifts across the four specialist bungalows, providing day-to-day supervision and ensuring safe staffing ratios (minimum 1:1).
Deliver direct, trauma-informed care to children with diverse needs, including those with disabilities, autism, ADHD, and complex emotional/mental health needs.
Model the STARS values in every interaction, ensuring care is adaptive and celebrates every small step of progress.
Mentor and coach staff in therapeutic care, attachment theory, and the specific communication needs of children (e.g. Makaton, PECS, or communication passports).
Ensure the consistent implementation of Placement Plans, Health Care Plans, and Risk Assessments, particularly for children in crisis or stepping down from hospital settings.
Conduct comprehensive shift handovers to maintain continuity of care across the site’s different service models (Short Breaks, Repatriation, and Long-term care).
Monitor safeguarding standards, acting as a point of escalation for concerns regarding child protection, exploitation (CSE/CCE), or online safety.
Support the Manager with staff supervision, reflective practice sessions, and the induction of new team members.
Respond to incidents and crises using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques, prioritising emotional regulation.
Build therapeutic relationships using PACE principles and trauma-informed approaches to support recovery and healing.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals, including Local Authority social workers, Virtual Schools, and health specialists (CAMHS, OT, Physio).
Promote children’s rights and advocacy, ensuring their voices, wishes, and feelings influence daily life and formal reviews.
Support educational attendance and achievement, providing structured learning activities for children between formal placements.
Maintain accurate, detailed records in accordance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
Participate in the management on-call rota to provide 24/7 support to the team.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare or a similar specialist setting.
Experience working with children with disabilities (learning/physical) or complex emotional needs.
Proven experience in supervising, mentoring, or leading a team.
Strong understanding of Safeguarding, Regulation 40 notifications, and Risk Management.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, and child development.

Desirable:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
Experience in short-break/respite services or hospital step-down placements.
Training in specialist communication methods (Makaton, PECS, etc.).
Experience with clinical tasks (e.g. gastrostomy care, epilepsy rescue medication) or manual handling.
Full UK driving licence.

Personal Qualities

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire a culture of “Every Child, Every Chance.”
Genuine empathy and a non-judgemental approach to understanding behaviour as communication.
Resilience and emotional intelligence to manage high-pressure crisis situations calmly.
Excellent communication skills, adaptable to children with varying verbal and non-verbal abilities.
Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and celebrating diversity, culture, and identity.

Knowledge & Skills

In-depth understanding of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and de-escalation (e.g. Team Teach or similar).
Understanding of the specific needs of children with Autism, ADHD, and sensory impairments.
Ability to facilitate meaningful contact between children and their families/friends.
Strong organisational skills to manage care across multiple specialist bungalows on one site.

Other Requirements

Ability to work a flexible shift patterns (days, nights, weekends).
4-on-4-off rota pattern.
Availability for the 24/7 on-call management support rota.
Enhanced DBS clearance (child workforce).
Physical ability to respond to challenging situations and support children’s activities.

Pay: £33,150.00-£39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Employee discount
Flexitime
Free parking

Experience:

Working with children: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Children's Residential Diploma (required)

Work Location: In person

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