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Caretech; Colne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

DBS cost covered

Home from home environment

Job summary

CareTech’s Tower View home in the UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to help young people with daily routines, school readiness, meals and activities. You will lead a shift team, ensure high care standards, and document updates in our care records.

The role offers ongoing development and a supportive, home-from-home environment. Sleep-ins are paid, DBS costs are covered, and there are clear opportunities to progress within the company, making a real impact on the lives of young

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and good listener with focus on outcomes.
• Willing to pursue Level 3 Children's Residential qualification.
• Hold a manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines, school prep, meals, and activities.
• Ensure shifts meet high standards and report issues to management.
• Provide highest level of care and emotional support.
• Motivate and support staff on shift.
• Complete and update care plans regularly.
• Use an electronic care recording system daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Children's Residential

Tools

Electronic care records

Job description

£39,184 This includes payments for an average of just 8 sleep-ins per month

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At ROC Northwest, you're not just working - you're shaping futures. Furthermore as a senior support worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You'll Do

• As a Senior Support Worker you will support our young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
• You will also ensure that each shift's team of staff performs their duties to the highest standard, ensuring our young people are cared for at all times and report to management on any issues or changes.
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Motivate and support the team of staff on shift
• Support senior staff with timely updates
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach
• Complete and update care plans regularly, updating with any additional requirements
• Be part of 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
• 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. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

A Little About This Home

Tower View is a large detached property on the edge of a village. We aim to ensure that our house reflects that of a family home where young people feel safe, relaxed and cared for in a non-institutionalised setting.

Our young people do have emotional and behavioural difficulties and the staff work very hard to keep them active to ensure their minds are occupied through the local youth groups, clubs and what the local surroundings have on offer.

Tower View benefits from several communal areas so young people are able to enjoy doing activities within the home with each other, or alone if they prefer. The young people are regularly consulted on the home's development, and so the communal areas are largely influenced by the comments and requests they make.

Staff encourage the young people to enjoy a full and active life; and achieve their personal and academic goals. Staff work with young people to research and access the clubs and groups within the community; and promote trying new things so the young people broaden their interests and experiences.

Who Are You?

• We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.
• Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a friend or family member
• Ability to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential
• Manual UK driving licence is essential
• Open to ongoing development and learning with help from your friendly team
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to cover day shifts with overnight sleep-ins at the service

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments
• Support to progress within the company
• Enhanced DBS cost covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

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

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.