Overview
Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care
Full UK Manual Driving Licence Essential
Location: Bromyard - Remote (company vehicle provided during shifts)
Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off – includes long days & sleep-ins
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Support Worker (internally known as a Residential Team Leader) to join our dedicated team at Branas Isaf Children’s Services, part of the CareTech Group – one of the UK’s leading providers of therapeutic care and education.
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
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
Qualifications
* Minimum 12 months’ experience in a children’s residential care setting
* Experience leading or supervising teams
* Full UK manual driving licence – essential (rural location)
* Willingness to work long days, sleep-ins, weekends & unsociable hours
* Able to be part of the on-call management rota
What You’ll Need
* Minimum 12 months’ experience in a children’s residential care setting
* Experience leading or supervising teams
* Full UK manual driving licence – essential (rural location)
* Willingness to work long days, sleep-ins, weekends & unsociable hours
* Able to be part of the on-call management rota
What We Offer
* 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, making Extraordinary Days Every Day, 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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