Children’s Senior Support Worker (Brambles)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Battyeford; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid

Job summary

Hollybank Trust in Mirfield is seeking a part-time Children’s Senior Support Worker for Brambles, an eight-bed residential home for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex needs. If you have supervision experience and want to advance your career in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, we’d love to hear from you.

You will lead shifts, coach staff, support care planning, supervise medication administration, and collaborate with therapists, families and

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare or social care.
• Experience supervising/coaching care staff.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support day-to-day running of the home.
• Coach, mentor and supervise Support Workers.
• Assist with care planning, audits and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Person-centred care

Team leadership

Supervision/Coaching

Care planning

Medication administration

Multidisciplinary working

DBS check policy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care (or equivalent)

Tools

IT and record-keeping

Job description

Children’s Senior Support Worker (Brambles)

Medical & Healthcare

Far Common Rd, Mirfield WF14 0DQ, UK

Overview

Application

Children’s Senior Support Worker (Brambles)

Date posted: September 28, 2026

Date posted: September 28, 2026 — Date closes: October 25, 2026

Hourly salary: £14.81

Permanent

Part-time

Lead, Inspire and Make Every Day Meaningful

Are you an experienced social care professional with a passion for leading teams and creating positive outcomes for children and young people?

We're looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our vibrant and dedicated team at Brambles, an eight-bed residential home supporting children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex needs.

If you have experience supervising or line managing care teams and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

About Brambles

At Brambles, children are at the heart of everything we do. Our home is bright, friendly and full of personality, with laughter and fun being part of everyday life. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing and person-centred environment where children feel valued, respected and genuinely at home.

Our fully accessible home includes spacious living areas and personalised bedrooms, giving each child a space that reflects who they are. We also benefit from support from on-site specialist therapy teams, including Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide outstanding support to children with complex needs
• Lead by example on shift and support the day-to-day running of the home
• Coach, mentor and supervise Support Workers
• Support with care planning, audits and quality assurance activities
• Administer and oversee medication safely
• Promote independence, choice and dignity in everything you do
• Work closely with therapists, families and multidisciplinary professionals
• Help create a safe, positive and engaging environment where people can flourish
• Support children to enjoy social activities, hobbies and community experiences

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have

• Experience working within residential childcare, social care or specialist care services.
• Previous experience supervising, coaching or line managing care staff.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, person-centred care and effective team leadership.
• The ability to remain calm, positive and solution-focused in a dynamic environment.

Ideally you’ll have:

• Previous experience within a care or support environment
• Experience supporting people with complex needs, disabilities or additional needs
• NVQ Level 3 in Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Good IT and record-keeping skills
• A positive, resilient and caring nature

At Hollybank Trust, we're passionate about developing our people. This role provides exposure to specialist care techniques, leadership responsibilities, multidisciplinary working and ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you're an experienced social care professional ready to lead a team in a home filled with warmth, colour, fun and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Brambles and help create a place where children feel safe, supported, valued and free to be themselves.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.