Children’s Senior Support Worker (Brambles)

Hollybank Trust; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Brambles, an eight-bed residential home operated by Hollybank Trust, is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and drive high-quality care for children and young people in Mirfield.

You will supervise Support Workers, support care planning and work with therapists, families and professionals to create a safe, person-centered environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding support to children with complex needs
• Lead by example on shift and support 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Record-keeping

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Children's Senior Support Worker (Brambles)

Location: Mirfield (WF14)

Hours: Full or part-time available

Hourly Rate: £14.81/hr

Job Description: Senior Support Worker (Children & Young People).pdf

Senior Support Worker (Children & Young People)

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.

Any questions?

You can contact the management team directly on 01924 490833, or by email to [e-mail]

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.