Overview
CareTech County Of Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Support Worker
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Contract: Permanent • Full Time
Salary: Up to £34,779 (Depending on experience and qualification)
Closing Date: Friday 31 October 2025
What You’ll Do
* As a Senior Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
* Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
* Lead shift and deputise home manager.
* Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
* Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
* Keep Essential Records To Ensure The Best Possible Care.
Where You’ll Do It
The home is in a rural setting with a great outside space to play and run around. The home is furnished to a high standard and each child’s bedroom is decorated in their chosen style.
The young people we support all have complex needs and a history of adverse childhood experiences. Each child has an individualised support plan so their specific needs can be met by the team around them.
We have an experienced senior team who lead and guide the shift each day. We have monthly team meetings to discuss how we are meeting the needs and challenges of each child and supporting each other to manage behaviours and ensure each child makes appropriate progress. Supervision at least monthly and we have upskilling delivered by the regional mental health practitioner each month to develop the teams knowledge and skills.
Who You Are
* Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.
* Driver with full UK driving licence, hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and two years working experience in a children residential setting.
Why Join Us?
* Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.).
* Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years.
* 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation.
* A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space.
* Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction.
* Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion.
* Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do.
Your Next Step
This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!
Safeguarding Statement
Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.
Senior Support Worker - Hereford - [SYS - 20873]
Job Details
Job Description: Senior Support Worker position as listed. File reference: Job Description_Team_Leader.docx
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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