Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential

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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.