Senior Support Worker / Team Leader

Sector: Children’s Residential Care / Education

Pay: Negotiable, depending on experience 
Location: Mirfield
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Registered Manager

About the Role

We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker / Team Leader to join a service supporting children and young people within a residential and/or educational setting. This role is ideal for an experienced Support Worker ready to step up, or an existing Senior Support Worker seeking a new challenge.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality education, care, and independence programmes, while providing shift-based leadership and support to staff teams. Safeguarding, positive outcomes, and quality care are central to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of individual education, care, and independence programmes for children and young people
• Provide shift-based supervision, guidance, and support to Support Workers
• Promote the safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour of young people, managing incidents appropriately
• Act as a positive role model and mentor, supporting staff development and performance on shift
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation meets regulatory and organisational standards
• Ensure all practice aligns with safeguarding policies, statutory requirements, and quality standards
• Support effective communication with colleagues, families, and external professionals
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and supportive environment for young people

What we ask from you…

• Minimum 18 months or more experience working within a residential setting.
• Achieved your Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma (Residential Childcare) or equivalent
• Ability to interact with a range of people/young people.
• Confidence and ability to lead a team of Support Workers.
• To be able to provide consistency of care and support to the young people.
• Experience working with children who may display challenging behaviour.
• Shift work including weekends, evenings, and sleep-in duties on a rota system.
• Full driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you...?

• 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday.

• Full induction program, specialist training and accredited qualifications
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing company
• Free meals during your workday - eat at the home!
• Fully funded DBS
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee wellbeing assistance program