Senior Support Worker

Role Description

Senior Support Worker/Team Leader Full Time

Location: Rawtenstall

£39,184 including payments for average of 8 sleep-ins per month.

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, listened to and supported in all they do.

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, whilst also leading your team by example and ensuring they too are supported on their shift.

• Supervise and mentor a team of Support Workers
• 8 sleep-ins per month
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support home management team with timely updates 
• 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 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.

A Little About This Home

Fairfield is a traditional farm house surrounded by open fields with beautiful views over the Rossendale valley. We are able to accommodate five young people who, along with our staff team, help to make it a very fun and active home.

The children love the home and the real family feel environment we have achieved. The young people here have varied interests so we try our best to make it a place they feel safe, loved and give them all the opportunities any other child would have. Some of our young people are sporty and love playing football, basketball, gymnastics and going to the gym. We also have young people that love gaming (like most) and also a young person who loves drama and performing arts.

Our staff team is 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. 

Who Are You

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better. As this is a senior position you will need to have experience of working supporting children and young people.

• You must have previous experience within a children’s residential setting and be able to lead by example
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential or Children’s Workforce
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Experience of supporting team members
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly 

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
• Company pension scheme
• Free meals on shift
• Staff wellness support
• 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 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.