Support Worker, Child Development​/Support

£27,331.20 to £30,305.60 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

25/09/2026

Role:
Residential Support Worker

• Near Worcester
  
  Location:
  
  Bromyard (Full UK Manual Driving Licence Required) Pay: £27,.60 + Sleep ins Outstanding Work-Life Balance | Full-Time | £500 Welcome Bonus | £1,000 Refer a Friend Extraordinary Days Every Day Working in residential childcare isn’t just a job it’s being part of a young person’s journey.

It’s the everyday moments that matter most.

Helping someone feel safe.

Watching confidence grow.

Supporting through tough days and celebrating the breakthroughs, big and small.

At Branas Isaf Children’s Services, we create Extraordinary Days Every Day for the young people in our care and as a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of that.

A role where every day is different You’ll be part of a supportive, therapeutic team, helping children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs to feel understood and empowered.

Your day-to-day will include:
Supporting routines like school, appointments and daily activities Building meaningful, trusting relationships Encouraging independence, confidence and life skills Planning fun and engaging experiences, from outdoor activities to gaming, crafts or days out Keeping accurate records using our digital care systems This isn’t a desk-based role, it’s hands-on, rewarding, and genuinely life-changing.

At Branas Isaf, we know that to deliver the best care, we need to support our people too:
Compressed shift pattern

• fewer working days, more time off
• Beautiful rural setting near Worcester and Hereford
• No experience needed
• full training and support provided
• Be part of a supportive national care group
• Make a real difference every single day
• What you’ll get in return
• We recognise your commitment and reward it with a great package:
  Competitive salary (enhanced for qualified staff)
• £500 welcome bonus
• £1,000 Refer a Friend scheme
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Ongoing training & career progression opportunities
• Paid induction and therapeutic training
• Free meals during shifts
• Free onsite parking & use of company vehicle
• Enhanced DBS paid for
• Pension scheme
• Access to wellbeing support & 100+ free CPD courses
• Annual awards & recognition events
• Access to Care Tech Foundation support
• Blue Light Card access

What we’re looking for You don’t need previous care experience, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

• Compassionate, patient and understanding
• Positive, proactive and resilient
• Strong communicators and team players
• Passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence and be willing to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as part of a rota.

• Children’s residential support worker jobs
• Support worker roles in Worcestershire / Herefordshire
• Entry-level care jobs / no experience care roles
• Residential childcare careers
• EBD support worker / trauma-informed care roles
• Youth work, care assistant or mental health support roles

About Us At Branas Isaf (part of Care Tech Group), we’ve been supporting children and young people for over 25 years.

Our therapeutic approach focuses on helping young people heal, grow and build brighter futures.

We believe in creating an environment where both our young people and our staff can thrive.

Safeguarding Statement Care Tech 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.

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