Senior Residential Child Care Lead - Growth & Impact

Caretech Supplies LLC; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Refer a friend £1000

Comprehensive training and induction

Progression opportunities

Enhanced DBS cost covered

Company pension scheme

Home-like environment

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Oldham is seeking a Team Leader/Senior Residential Child Care Worker to support young people with daily routines, getting ready for school, and planning activities.

You will supervise and mentor a team, ensure high-quality care, maintain care plans, and contribute to a warm, safe home. A full UK driving licence is required; some shifts include sleep-ins. Training and DBS support provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in children's residential care.
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential/Children’s Workforce.
• Manual UK driving licence is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to cover shifts, including weekends on a rota.

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.
• An average of 8 overnight sleep-ins per month.
• Promote individuality and a person-centred approach.
• Monitoring of care plans and producing reports for managers.
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities like day trips, movie nights, or creative projects.
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system daily.

Skills

Supervising staff

Excellent communication

Flexible shifts

Manual UK driving licence

Education

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

Tools

Electronic care recording system

Job description

CareTech Community Services in Oldham is seeking a Team Leader/Senior Residential Child Care Worker to support young people with daily routines, getting ready for school, and planning activities.

You will supervise and mentor a team, ensure high-quality care, maintain care plans, and contribute to a warm, safe home. A full UK driving licence is required; some shifts include sleep-ins. Training and DBS support provided.