Location Smethwick
  • Salary: £16.15

Role: Children’s Residential Senior Support Worker

Pay Rate: £16.15 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham (B66)

Working Pattern: 3-week rolling rota (Days & Nights)

Why this role could be right for you

If you have experience supporting children with complex and challenging needs and you’re ready to take on a senior role, this is an opportunity where your skills truly matter. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven team providing safe, stable environments for children aged 7–17.

This is a rewarding, fast-paced role where you’ll help create a nurturing home environment and support your team to deliver exceptional, child-centred care.

What we offer

  • Full training and ongoing development
  • 28 days annual leave & additional leave at key milestones
  • Early Pay – 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, values-driven team environment

What the role involves

You will support children aged 7–17 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 day-to-day 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 child-centred

No two days are the same — this is a dynamic, high-energy role where you’ll make a real difference.

Working pattern

This service operates 24/7.

You will work a 3-week rolling rota, including days and nights.

About Dignus Group

Dignus Group is a family-owned organisation established in 2006. We provide safe, supportive environments for children and adults with complex needs, ensuring they receive consistent, person-centred care.

Our values guide everything we do:

  • Confidence
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Resilience
  • Courage
  • Respect

What we’re looking for

  • Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (required)
  • Minimum 12 months’ experience supporting children
  • Experience working with complex and challenging behaviours
  • Strong communication skills
  • A calm, resilient, child-centred approach
  • Confidence in fast-paced 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 — each case is considered fairly