Children's Residential Support Worker (Ofsted Outstanding)

We have exciting opportunities for dedicated, passionate and bubbly individuals to join our “Outstanding” Children’s Home based in the Birmingham area.

This position is to join our team on a full time contract which is 30 or 40 hours per week.

Spectrum Care Services main aim is to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the children and placed in our care. We aim to offer an outstanding level of care for children, tailored to meet individual needs, creating a positive environment where children are offered experiences and opportunities to assist with achieving their aspirations and outcomes regardless of their disabilities. Children are supported to aspire to the continuous development of knowledge, understanding and skills, whilst being safe, socialising with friends and family and most importantly having fun.

We are looking for Residential Support Workers who will work alongside the dedicated staff team adhering to the aims and objectives set out within the homes Statement of Purpose. The home is a 3 bed Children’s Home that supports children aged 6-17 years. We deliver high standards of care to children with learning disabilities, autism and related complex health needs by facilitating their physical, psychological, emotional and recreational development.

What makes us different?

The children’s needs will always come first above all else, there is emphasis on quality of care and this is never compromised which has been acknowledged by Ofsted with us receiving our 4th Outstanding in January 2026. Staffs wellbeing is really important to us. We provide team building/fun days, train staff to high levels with specialist training packages, in-depth induction and staff are supported to develop by an experienced management team/ clinical team. There are always opportunities for progression and we champion these positions to be filled from within our company. We are expanding our services so there will be lots more opportunities available for the right candidates. We take real pride in our home which is a great working environment and home for our children to live. The facilities are modern and is maintained to a high standard regardless of the challenges that arise with the children within the environment.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Would have 12 months experience in the care sector, preferably children's residential setting, SEN School or SEN Nursery
Hold NVQ/QCF Level 3 Children's and Young People's Workforce (Diploma or equivalent)
Hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence
Experience working with children with disabilities, ADHD, autism, complex health needs and challenging behaviour
Have some experience working with children who have communication difficulties requiring visual support systems and MAKATON
Have a more in-depth knowledge of autism would be a bonus
Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality care and support to children in a residential setting
Assist with daily living activities and implement individual care plans
Foster positive relationships with children and their families
Maintain accurate records and work collaboratively to enhance care delivery
Drive children to appointments and activities as needed
Requirements:

· Flexible Working- Staff are required to work a fully flexible rota which includes long days, weekends, evenings and sleep-ins.

· Staff must be resilient

What you get in return:

Access to Blue Light Card Discounts
Specialist Training Programme
Recommend A Friend Scheme £250
Sickness/ Attendance Bonus
Team Building/ Fun Days
Paid Birthday Day Off
Ofsted “Good” & “Outstanding” Bonus’s
Competitive salary scale

If you feel you have the relevant experience/ skills required for this post, or require further information, please contact the recruiting manager on the provided e-mail address.

If you are reading this add and feel you do not have the relevant experience but would really like the opportunity to show how you could benefit the company, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are happy to consider candidates without experience if we feel you have transferable skills or just simply wanting to join our team because you like our ethos and feel you could develop on the skills required to fulfil the role.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer visa sponsorship to any overseas staff who may require it, either now or going forward.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme