Senior Support Worker Childrens Residential

Caretech; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior/Team Leader for a residential home. The role involves ensuring smooth shift operations, supporting children in daily living, and leading a dedicated team. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care and at least 2 years of experience in a residential setting. The position includes a competitive starting rate, sleep-in payments, and comprehensive training with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

£500 Welcome Bonus

Free onsite parking

Free meals on shift

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in a residential setting required.
• Full UK Driving Licence needed.
• Experience of leading a team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the shift.
• Support children in daily living activities.
• Monitor support workers' task completion.

Skills

Team leadership

Childcare support

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Overview

For over 20 years ROC Northwest has held an enviable reputation for offering high quality residential care and support for children and young people who have lived with adverse childhood experiences and may also experience conditions such as Autism, Social, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD) and complex needs. We are looking to recruit a Senior/Team Leader to assist our team in a residential home setting where a genuine family feel environment is always our goal.

We are ready and waiting to welcome you to a friendly and supportive team. All you need to do is bring the enthusiasm to help support our service users and to take pride in being part of the family.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the smooth running of the shift
• Assigning specific tasks to support workers and monitoring their completion
• Supporting our children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family
• Encourage them to integrate with the local community
• Safeguard our vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living
• When the children are not in the service you will undertake light housekeeping and maintain standards of hygiene within the home ensuring your team perform their duties to the highest standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 3 in Children's Residential Care
• Minimum of 2 Years working in a residential setting
• Experience of leading a team preferred
• Full UK Driving Licence (manual, not automatic)
• Flexibility to work day shifts eg 8am to 10pm and sleep ins from 10pm to 7am meaning you'll be away from home for a few of days at a time
• Confidence to ensure your team performs well and are themselves supported by you
• CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
• A starting rate of £14.99 per hour
• £78.30 for every Sleep-in you do; expect up to 8 Sleeps per month which can add up to over £7500 a year
• Comprehensive training including a two-week paid induction followed by shadow shifts
• £500 Welcome Bonus once you have completed the probation period
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme if you introduce someone to us and they join our team
• You will complete your weekly hours over fewer days, leaving more days off per week than a Monday to Friday
• Free onsite parking and free meals on shift
• Career development to Deputy Manager and even Registered Manager if this is a career path you would like to explore
• Company pension scheme and staff recognition awards
• Free Enhanced DBS check of course

Values we look for in you

• Friendly - passionate and caring
• Positive - pleasant and approachable
• Empowering - others to become stronger and more confident in their lives
• Person Centred - allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative - by using or introducing new engagement methods and ideas