Bank Residential Child Care Worker

Role Description

Support Worker Bank Hours

Location: Rawtenstall

£12.95 per hour and each Sleep-in pays an extra £78

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At ROC Northwest, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. Furthermore as a 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 Children's Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support senior staff with timely updates 
• 8 sleep-ins per mionth
• 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

Fairfield is a traditional farm house surrounded by open fields with great views over the Rossendale valley. The home supports up to 5 individuals from the ages 10-16, making it a very fun and active home.

Everyone here absolutely loves the young people that live with us and go above and beyond to give them the very best. We try our best to make it a place they feel safe and loved in, and give them all the opportunities any other child would have. Some of our young people are very sporty and love playing football, basketball, gymnastics and going to the gym. We also have young people that love gaming, like most teenagers, and also a young person who loves drama and performing arts.

We treat each other as a family away from our own so that for all of our staff, this is not just a job. We all have a passion for the young people living here and protect them as if they were our own. A job is not just a job when other people depend on you and that is something we ensure all our staff feel, because if our young people can feel that we truly care about them, then we will be able to get the best out of them!

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 is preferred or maybe you have cared for a friend or family member
• Ability to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential 
• 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
• 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.