Children's Residential Team Leader

Caretech; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Milnrow seeks a Team Leader to support young people in their daily lives and activities. The role involves creating a caring environment, building relationships, and ensuring essential records are maintained. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to changing lives and fostering independence in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts at major retailers

Health benefits after two years

24/7 support via CareTech Foundation

Expert Training

Career Growth opportunities

Supportive Team environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with daily routines.
• Understanding of safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Ability to build strong relationships and provide emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with their daily routines and activities.
• Maintain a warm, homely environment.
• Keep essential records for care.

Skills

Warm and patient

Good listener

Encourager

Education

Level 3 residential childcare/children and young people's workforce qualification

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Team Leader you will support young people with their daily routines; getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.

Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.

Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.

Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Where You'll Do It

We pride ourselves in providing a nurturing setting in which vulnerable children are able to thrive and overcome barriers to achieve their personal best and reintegrate in to group settings or onto independence.

We work with various children with a range of complex issues that may not be able to live with other children; build resilience and prepare for life after care.

Our team works as a family. We are a strong team that support each other well. We ensure children feel loved, supported and cared for and implement boundaries to ensure children feel safe and are aware of the expectations placed upon them.

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.

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.

Level 3 residential childcare/children and young peoples workforce qualification.

Why Join Us?

• Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)
• Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years
• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation
• A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space
• Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction
• Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion
• Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do

Your Next Step

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.