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3188228577
£16.95 - £18.50 Hour
Permanent
Shirley, Solihull, United Kingdom
Not stated on job
All healthcare
02-10-2026
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Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

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About the Role

Affinity Staff Limited is seeking experienced Senior Residential Support Workers to take on shift leadership agency roles within Ofsted-registered residential homes for young people across Solihull and the wider West Midlands.

As a Senior Support Worker on shift, you will lead floor routines, mentor junior staff, oversee care plan implementation, and ensure regulatory compliance during your assignment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead shifts effectively, delegating duties and ensuring handovers and routines run smoothly.
  • Provide direct therapeutic care and emotional guidance to young people with complex behavioral and emotional needs.
  • Handle crisis interventions and manage challenging incidents using accredited de-escalation techniques.
  • Support floor staff with guidance, debriefs, and quality assurance on shift documentation.
  • Liaise with social workers, educational staff, guardians, and multidisciplinary external agencies.
  • Oversee medication administration and ensure full alignment with Ofsted guidelines and home policies.

About You

  • Essential: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in an Ofsted-registered children s residential home, including senior or shift-lead responsibilities.
  • Proven leadership abilities with strong conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
  • Valid Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
  • Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or prepared to undergo a new check).

What s on Offer

  • Premium Agency Rates: High hourly rates paid weekly with enhanced weekend/night pay and sleep-in bonuses.
  • Block Bookings Available: Opportunity for consistent, pre-booked shift patterns across key client homes.
  • Professional Support: Ongoing support from dedicated social care recruitment specialists.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now if you are an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking for high-paying with flexible agency work or contact the Affinity Staff recruitment team to get registered immediately.

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