Residential Support Worker
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 to £13.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7QA |
| Company: | Brook Street |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH424997_1760112860 |
Summary
Location: Birmingham
Service Type: 5-Bed Children's Residential Home (EBD - Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Shift Pattern: 07:00 - 19:30 | 19:00 - 07:30 including weekends
Role:
As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play a key role in providing day-to-day care, support, and guidance to the young people in the home. Duties include:
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Supporting daily routines such as school runs (Rowley Regis), mealtimes, and bedtime routines
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Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well being
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Providing personal care when required
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Supporting educational and recreational activities both indoors and outdoors
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Facilitating family contact and maintaining safeguarding standards
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Contributing to household duties, including cooking and cleaning
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Administering medication and maintaining accurate records
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Acting as a Key Worker (depending on experience and role)
What we are looking for:
We're seeking caring, resilient, and committed individuals who are passionate about supporting young people.
Essential qualities include:
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Compassionate, understanding, and patient nature
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Confidence to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively
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Reliable team player with good communication skills
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes
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Willingness to learn and progress
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Driver preferred (must have business insurance if using own car; company car available when required)
Experience working with children or young people - either personally or professionally - is highly valued.
Training: Fully funded Level 3 qualification after 3 months of employment
If you are interested please apply with your up to date CV, if you require further information please give Surina a call at Brook Street Social Care Midlands Care Branch.