Senior Residential Child Care Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Refer a friend scheme

DBS cost covered

Comprehensive training and induction

Company pension scheme

Progression opportunities

Job summary

CareTech’s Laceby House in Oldham is seeking a Team Leader/Senior Residential Child Care Worker to support young people aged 8–18. Location: Oldham; salary £39,184 plus an average of 8 sleep-ins monthly; contract is permanent with 42 hours per week.

Candidates must have Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential/Workforce and a valid UK driving licence. Training and DBS checks are provided, with progression opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Supervise and mentor a team of support workers.
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Residential/Children’s Workforce expected.
• 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.

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 non-standard approaches.
• Monitor care plans and produce reports for managers.
• Create a warm, homely environment with light housekeeping.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities and day trips.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Electronic care records system

Job description

Role Description

Team Leader/Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Location: Delph in Oldham OL3

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

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

Laceby House is a 4 bed detached house specifically adapted to accommodate up to four young people of either gender between the ages of 8 and 18. The young people here may have a range of learning, emotional, behavioural and social needs. Our young people may have also had a history of being vulnerable in relation to sexual exploitation or influenced by alcohol and/or illegal substances in their previous home lives.

The way in which Laceby is presented is conducive to providing a friendly and homely atmosphere with decoration guided by our children, which reflects that of a family home where they truly feel safe, relaxed and cared for. A home where they will receive understanding, encouragement and support from our trained and professional team. Our staff will work hard to lead the young people towards reaching their full potential and prepare them for the responsibilities of future citizenship.

We offer a safe, stable, caring and nurturing environment that brings stability to the lives of our young people, allowing them to develop confidence, independence and to equip them with the skills to make responsible choices on a brighter road ahead.

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.

Your Next Step

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

Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Role Overview

Location: Oldham

Contract: Permanent

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

Hours per week: 42

Closing date: 26 November 2026