Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker

Full UK Manual Driving Licence Essential

Location: BALA- Remote (company vehicle provided during shifts)Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off - includes long days & sleep-ins

Extraordinary Days Every Day

New Year, New Career - Become a Support Worker in Children's Residential Care

Are you ready to start the year with a role that truly makes a difference? If so, apply today and make this year the start of something amazing.

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.

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

What You'll Do

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

Why Join us?

£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:

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

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

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.