Senior Support Worker

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-insSalary: Competitive + £500 Welcome Bonus + Enhanced Qualified Rates

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.

What You'll Need:

Minimum 12 months' experience in a children's residential care settingQCF Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent) - essentialExperience leading or supervising teamsFull UK manual driving licence - essential (rural location)Willingness to work long days, sleep-ins, weekends & unsociable hoursAble 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 teamPromote positive routines, structure and behaviourAct as a key worker and mentor to young peopleSupport care planning, reviews and reportingFoster a safe, stable and caring home environmentLiaise with multi-disciplinary teams and families

What We Offer:

£500 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)Competitive salary + enhanced rates for qualified staffFully funded Leadership & Management training programmes4-week paid induction + ongoing face-to-face therapeutic trainingAccess to free online learning across a wide range of topicsFree Enhanced DBS checkCompany vehicle to use during working hoursFree parking on-siteOpportunities for career progression within a national providerRefer-a-Friend Scheme - earn up to £1,000 per successful referralEmployee benefits and recognition programmes

Our Values:

At Branas Isaf, we believe in:

Empowerment - helping young people build confidence and independenceRespect - treating everyone with dignity and compassionTeamwork - working together to create a safe and supportive environmentInnovation - 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