Residential Child Care Worker

SeeMeHired; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Skelmersdale is seeking a Team Leader to mentor staff and oversee operations. The role involves ensuring high standards of care and conducting staff supervisions. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People’s Workforce and 2 years of experience in a residential setting. Benefits include paid training, structured progression plans, and a referral bonus, with a pay rate of £14.50/hr plus additional sleep-in payments.

Benefits

Paid training & qualifications

Gym membership

Career growth & ongoing support

Long Service Award Voucher

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in a children's residential setting for at least 2 years.
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift and ensure high standards of care.
• Support care planning and contribute to care reviews.
• Organize educational and social activities.
• Liaise with external professionals.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Support young people in residential setting

Mentoring

Record-keeping

Conducting assessments

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce

Job description

Your role: As a Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in leading practice on shift. You will mentor and support new team members, oversee day-to-day operations, and act as the key point of contact for reporting to higher management. You'll conduct staff supervisions, provide progress updates, and raise any concerns related to team or young person dynamics, advising when management intervention may be needed. You will act as a Key Worker where necessary, taking primary responsibility for the care and development of a designated young person.

Responsibilities

• Leading the shift and ensuring high standards of care and conduct at all times.
• Supporting care planning, assessments, and contributing to care reviews.
• Organising and participating in educational, social, and recreational activities, including outings and holidays.
• Liaising with external professionals and agencies alongside senior management.
• Ensuring accurate and detailed record‑keeping, including delegating written tasks and signing them off as Team Leader.
• Promoting best practices in line with the home’s Statement of Purpose (SOP) and company policies.

You will contribute to Exceptional Care’s ambition to provide outstanding care and transformative support for children and young people. You'll champion our Company values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Development, Equality.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience supporting young people in a children’s residential setting.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence – preferred.

Location: Skelmersdale | Pay: £14.50/hr + £60 sleep‑in | Shifts: 2 on / 4 off

Benefits

• Paid training & qualifications in line with policies.
• Career growth & ongoing support.
• Structured progression & development plans.
• Length of Service Holiday Scheme – awarding 1 additional paid day per year up to 3 years.
• Long Service Award Voucher – £200 for 2 years, £400 for 5 years, and £600 for 10 years.
• Outstanding service employee of the year award – £3,000 voucher based award.
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus.
• Gym membership & healthcare perks (Medicash).
• Employee Assistance Programme.