Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Caretech; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive sleep-in pay

Refer a friend scheme

Comprehensive training

Progression opportunities

DBS cost covered

Company pension

Home from home culture

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a Team Leader/Senior Residential Child Care Worker in Lancaster. Salary £41,346 per year (base £33,830 plus £78.30 per sleep-in; ~8 sleep-ins monthly adds ~£7,516 annually). A full manual UK driving licence is required and sponsorship is not available.

You will supervise and mentor a team of support workers, ensure high-quality care, support home management with updates, and create a warm, homely environment with overnight duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a similar children's residential setting.
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential/Workforce.
• Manual UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience supporting team members and strong communication skills.
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly, including weekends on rota.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of support workers.
• Ensure children receive the highest level of support.
• Support home management with timely updates.
• Overnight sleep-ins (approx. 8 per month).
• Maintain care plans and produce reports for managers.
• Create a warm, homely environment and build relationships.
• Plan activities and support daily routines.

Skills

Supervise staff

Excellent communication

Team mentoring

Flexible shifts

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential

Job description

Role Description

Team Leader/Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Salary: £41,346 per year (includes base salary + sleep-in allowances)

Base Salary: £33,830 PLUS £78.30 per sleep-in. Based on approximately 8 sleep-ins per month, you will top up your earnings by £7516 annually.

A full manual UK driving licence is required for this role and we are not able to offer sponsorship.

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At ROC Northwest, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. Furthermore 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 game or TV show 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 young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

• 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 NOT a "one size fits all" approach
• Monitoring of care plans and producing reports for the managers
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and join fun activities like day trips, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects and activities

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. Training will be provided but all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

A Little About This Home

At Aroona we learn from each other's different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, coming together with a shared goal of achieving the best outcomes for every child. Our home is a place where everyone is respected, supported and encouraged to grow. We celebrate the small wins and support each other through the challenges.

The young people at Aroona are the heart of our home. Each one brings their own personality, interests, and strengths and they never stop surprising us! They are curious, funny, and full of character. Being part of their world, watching them grow in confidence, learn new things, and share their joy makes every day meaningful. They remind us why we do what we do.

Who Are You

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager who is focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• You’ll have experience of supervising staff in a similar role within children’s residential
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential/Children’s Workforce
• Manual UK driving licence is essential
• Experience of supporting team members
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly, including weekends on a rota

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments
• £1000 refer a friend scheme
• Comprehensive training and induction
• Support to progress within the company
• Enhanced DBS cost covered by company
• Company pension scheme
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

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 and all previous roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.