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

Extraordinary Days Every Day

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

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
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role

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