Team Leader Childrens Residential

CareTech; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CareTech, a compassionate service provider, seeks a Children's Residential Team Leader to guide and support a dedicated team in providing exceptional care to children with complex needs. This role is pivotal in creating a nurturing environment, empowering children and ensuring their wellbeing through collaborative, person-centred approaches. Join a rewarding profession that values your skills and offers ample growth opportunities.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

£1000 Refer A Friend scheme

Comprehensive training

Free onsite parking

Free meals on shift

Career development to Deputy Manager or Registered Manager

Company pension scheme

Staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in a residential setting required.
• Experience of leading a team preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence (manual, not automatic) needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support managers in the smooth running of shifts.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any concerns.
• Undertake light housekeeping when children are not in the service.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Location

Lancaster

Contract

Full Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

42

Salary

£30,554 PLUS £78.30 per sleep-in, expect up to 8 sleeps per month = £7516 extra per year

Closing Date

Thursday 31 July 2025

Children’s Residential Team Leader

Who are ROC Northwest?

For over 20 years ROC Northwest has held an enviable reputation for offering high quality residential care and education 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 Team Leaders to assist our team supporting children and young people in a residential home setting where a genuine family feel environment is always our goal.

What is the role?

Your role as Team Leader is to assist and support the managers where needed, ensuring the smooth running of the shift, assigning specific tasks to support workers and monitoring their completion. You will support our children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family, encourage them to integrate with the local community by attending leisure and social activities and events and to support the children in all aspects of their daily living. You will safeguard our vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm. 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.

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.

What do we look for?

• 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 e.g. 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
  
  

What do we offer?

A starting rate of £13.99 to £14.99 per hour depending on qualifications and location

£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 hours over fewer days of the week leaving you with more days off per week than a Monday to Friday 9 to 5

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

ROC Northwest 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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond directly in some cases. If you have not heard back within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Description

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