Senior Residential Care Worker - Sleep-Ins & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Job summary

CareTech Community Services seeks a Senior Support Worker for Tower View in Colne to supervise a team of residential caregivers and support young people with daily routines, meals, and activities in a warm, home-like setting. You will monitor care plans, document progress, and foster trust and emotional support.

The role requires Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Residential/Workforce, UK driving licence, DBS checks, and flexibility for weekends.

Qualifications

• Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Residential/Children’s Workforce.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly, including weekends on a rota.
• Experience supervising staff in a similar role within children’s residential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of support workers.
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support.
• Support home management team with timely updates.
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities and take part in community outings.

Skills

Supervising staff

Communication skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Residential/Children’s Workforce

Tools

Electronic care recording system

Job description

CareTech Community Services seeks a Senior Support Worker for Tower View in Colne to supervise a team of residential caregivers and support young people with daily routines, meals, and activities in a warm, home-like setting. You will monitor care plans, document progress, and foster trust and emotional support.

The role requires Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Residential/Workforce, UK driving licence, DBS checks, and flexibility for weekends.