Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Senior Support Worker

Location: Delph in Oldham OL3

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

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At ROC Northwest, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. Furthermore as a senior support worker 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 board game 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, etc as well as ensuring the team is supported in their roles too. Making sure each shift runs smoothly and reporting to the managers.

Ensure our children receive the highest level of support

Support senior staff with timely updates

Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach

Complete and update care plans regularly, updating with any additional requirements

Be part of a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping

Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support

Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

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. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, 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 - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

Previous experience within children's residential care is required

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

Manual UK driving licence is essential

Open to ongoing development and learning with help from your friendly team

Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

Ability to cover day shifts with overnight sleep-ins at the service

Why Join Us?

Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments

£1000 Refer A Friend scheme

Support to progress within the company

Enhanced DBS cost covered by company

A genuine home from home with a friendly team

Your Next Step

Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon.

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. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.