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Senior Support Worker

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Senior Support Worker
Full UK manual driving licence essential
Location: Bromyard - Remote (company vehicle provided during shifts)Shift Pattern: 40 hours-consolidated shift pattern with 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 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
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
A compressed shift pattern means fewer working days and more consecutive days off — ideal for maintaining a healthy work–life balance
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. xcunqrw All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
Location:
Bromyard
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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