Job Description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker/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 Senior Support Workers/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 Senior/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 (if not must complete within 2 years) 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 rate of 13.99 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.