Senior support worker (childrens) (brambles)

Role: Children's Senior Support Worker (Brambles)

Location: Mirfield, WF14 0DQ

Salary: £14.81/hr.

Hours: 30hours. Role includes alternate weekends.

Before submitting your CV, please follow the link below to submit an application form, please note, applications that are not fully complete will be rejected, we require full education and work history.

Full Job Description:

Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have at least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector.

About The Role:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team supporting children and young people.

In this rewarding role, you will support vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes, develop independence, and feel safe, valued, and empowered. You'll also play a key leadership role within the team, helping to guide and support colleagues in delivering high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and support tailored to individual needs
• Promote the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of children and young people
• Act as a role model and mentor to support staff
• Support with care planning, risk assessments, and reviews
• Build positive relationships with young people, families, and external agencies
• Assist in managing shifts and leading practice on a day-to-day basis
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and reports
• Encourage independence, life skills, and positive behaviour

What we ask for from all our colleagues:

• The confidence to challenge the norm and try new things.
• Being curious by asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
• Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
• Bringing your best self to work, being happy and positive in the way you work.

What we offer:

• Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only).
• Discount and reward portal.
• Full employee assistance program.
• Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
• Life insurance style benefit.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
• Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
• Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
• Enhanced pension scheme.

To find out more call Eimi or Ashleigh on 01924 490833, or send an email through to

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. 

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.