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 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
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 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
What We Offer:
- £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
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.
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