Senior Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle to use during working‑

Free parking on site

Refer a Friend scheme (£1,000)

Leadership & Management training

4-week induction

Job summary

Branas Isaf Children's Services, part of the CareTech Group, is seeking an experienced senior support worker (residential team leader). You will lead a dedicated team, support young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs in a therapeutic, structured and nurturing environment.

This role requires 12 months in children's residential care, leadership experience and a full UK driving licence. A compressed shift pattern, induction, training and progression opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience in a children's residential care setting.
• Experience leading or supervising teams.
• Full UK manual driving licence - essential (rural location)
• Willingness to work long days, sleep-ins, evening and weekends.
• Able to be part of the on-call management rota.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Residential care experience

Driving licence

Flexible hours

On-call readiness

Tools

Electronic care recording system

Job description

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
• Experience leading or supervising teams
• Full UK manual driving licence - essential (rural location)
• Willingness to work long days, sleep-ins, evening and weekends
• 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.

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary plus 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:

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.

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.

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.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.