Job Description

Residential Team Leader / Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Corwen, DenbighshireSalary:£33,488 plus sleep ins (£67.50 per sleep in )Bonus: £500 Welcome bonus + £1,000 Refer-a-friend schemeShift Pattern: 40 hours-consolidated shift pattern with sleep insContract: Full TimeDriver Required: Full UK manual driving licence (essential)

Extraordinary Days Every Day

Are you an experienced senior support worker or residential team leader looking to take the next step in children’s residential care? Join Branas Isaf Children’s Services, part of the CareTech family, and help transform the lives of children and young people with emotional, behavioural and complex needs.

With over 30 years’ experience, Branas Isaf delivers an outstanding integrated model of therapeutic care, education and support across the UK.

The Role – Residential Team Leader / Senior Support Worker

As a residential team leader, you will play a key role in leading, mentoring and supporting a team of residential support workers while ensuring the highest standards of care for children and young people.

You will:

• Support young people to build positive relationships and achieve their full potential
• Lead shifts and act as a positive role model within the home
• Promote a person-centred, therapeutic approach
• Work collaboratively with education, therapy and management teams
• Participate in the Management On-Call rota
• Essential Requirements
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a Children’s residential care setting
• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
• Experience leading or supporting a staff team
• Full UK manual driving licence (company car provided during work hours)
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends
• Willingness to join the management On-Call system
• 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.

Our Values

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, passionate and caring
• Positive, approachable and professional
• Empowering and child-focused
• Innovative and solutions-driven
• Committed to safeguarding and best practice.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive salary with enhanced qualified rates
• £500 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £1,000 Refer-a-Friend Scheme
• 4-week fully paid induction programme
• Fully funded Leadership & Management training
• Face-to-face therapeutic and specialist training
• Free access to online learning courses
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Free on-site parking
• Employee benefits programme.

Safeguarding Commitment

Branas Isaf is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a check against the Children’s Barred List. xsrmqjs

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career where every day makes a difference, apply today.