Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker

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
Salary: Competitive + £500 Welcome Bonus + Enhanced Qualified Rates

Extraordinary Days Every Day

New Year, New Career — Become a Senior 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.

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 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
Able 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 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

Why Join us?

• £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:

At Branas Isaf, we believe in:

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

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 check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.