Role:ย Childrenโs Residential Senior Support Worker
Pay Rate:ย ยฃ16.15 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent 37.5
Location:ย Birmingham (B66)
Working Pattern:ย 3โweek rolling rota (Days & Nights)
Why this role could be right for you
If you have experience supporting children with complex and challenging needs and youโre ready to take on a senior role, this is an opportunity where your skills truly matter. Youโll be part of a supportive, valuesโdriven team providing safe, stable environments for children aged 7โ17.
This is a rewarding, fastโpaced role where youโll help create a nurturing home environment and support your team to deliver exceptional, childโcentred care.
What we offer
- Full training and ongoing development
- 28 days annual leave & additional leave at key milestones
- Early Pay โ access your wages before payday
- 2x salary life insurance
- Overtime opportunities
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Fully funded apprenticeships
- Health Plan
- A supportive, valuesโdriven team environment
What the role involves
You will support children aged 7โ17 with a range of complex needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, trauma backgrounds and additional support requirements. Alongside providing direct care, you will help maintain high standards within the home and ensure the service runs smoothly.
You will:
- Provide dayโtoโday care, emotional support and guidance
- Promote routines, boundaries and positive behaviour
- Support children with education, activities and daily living skills
- Lead by example and support junior staff
- Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures
- Contribute to care plans and help children work towards their goals
- Ensure the home remains safe, structured and childโcentred
No two days are the same โ this is a dynamic, highโenergy role where youโll make a real difference.
Working pattern
This service operates 24/7.
You will work aย 3โweek rolling rota, including days and nights.
About Dignus Group
Dignus Group is a familyโowned organisation established in 2006. We provide safe, supportive environments for children and adults with complex needs, ensuring they receive consistent, personโcentred care.
Our values guide everything we do:
- Confidence
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Resilience
- Courage
- Respect
What weโre looking for
- Level 3 qualification in Childrenโs Residential Care (required)
- Minimum 12 monthsโ experience supporting children
- Experience working with complex and challenging behaviours
- Strong communication skills
- A calm, resilient, childโcentred approach
- Confidence in fastโpaced environments
- A genuine passion for supporting children to feel safe and thrive
We welcome everyone
Dignus Group is a Disability Confident employer.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Important information
- We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
- An Enhanced DBS is required. Past convictions do not automatically exclude you โ each case is considered fairly