Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care
Location: Bromyard (remote, company vehicle provided during shifts)
Contract: Full Time
Role Type: Permanent
Working Hours per Week: 40
Salary: £32,448 - £38,118 (plus £500 Welcome Bonus and enhanced qualified rates)
Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off – includes long days & sleep‑ins
Closing Date: Thursday 27 November 2025
What You’ll Need
* Minimum 12 months’ experience in a children’s residential care setting
* QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent) – essential
* Experience leading or supervising teams
* Full UK manual driving licence – essential (rural location)
* Willingness to work long days, sleep‑ins, weekends & unsociable hours
* Ability to be part of the on‑call management rota
Your Role as a Senior Support Worker
As a Residential Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in supporting young people to achieve their potential and thrive within a therapeutic, structured and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead by example to support and develop your team
* Promote positive routines, structure and behaviour
* Act as a key worker and mentor to young people
* Support care planning, reviews and reporting
* Foster a safe, stable and caring home environment
* Liaise with multi‑disciplinary teams and families
What We Offer
* £500 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
* Competitive salary + enhanced rates for qualified staff
* Fully funded Leadership & Management training programmes
* 4‑week paid induction + ongoing face‑to‑face therapeutic training
* Access to free online learning across a wide range of topics
* Free Enhanced DBS check
* Company vehicle to use during working hours
* Free parking on‑site
* Opportunities for career progression within a national provider
* Refer‑a‑Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,000 per successful referral
* Employee benefits and recognition programmes
Our Values
* Empowerment – helping young people build confidence and independence
* Respect – treating everyone with dignity and compassion
* Teamwork – working together to create a safe and supportive environment
* Innovation – continuously improving our care and approach
Ready to step into leadership and make a real impact? If you meet the criteria and are passionate about changing lives, click Apply Now – we’d love to hear from you!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.
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