Residential Children's Support Worker

Residential Support Worker - Children's EBD Home (Handsworth, Birmingham)
Location: Handsworth, Birmingham
Salary: £25,000 - £29,350 per annum (depending on experience)
Sleeps: £50 per sleep
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off

Howard Finley Care is delighted to be working on behalf of our client to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker for a children's residential home in Handsworth, Birmingham, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive and child-centred service where you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment, helping young people build confidence, resilience, and positive futures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support young people on a day-to-day basis, promoting emotional wellbeing, independence, and positive behaviour
• Build trusting, professional relationships with children and young people
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures in line with legislation and company policies
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and external professionals
• Accurately record and report on young people's progress and any incidents

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year's experience working in a children's residential home - essential
• Experience supporting children with EBD - desirable
• Relevant qualifications (Level 3/4 in Children & Young People or equivalent) - preferred but not essential
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Ability to work a 1 on / 2 off shift pattern, including sleeps

If you're a caring, resilient individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information or to apply, please send your CV to:

madisonb@howard-finley.co.uk
07741 663 462

(Job Reference - MB3456)