At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with daily routines and plan fun activities.
- Company: ROC Northwest, a caring organisation shaping futures.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, sleep-in payments, and career progression support.
- Other info: Join a warm, homely setting with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while enjoying a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in care preferred; must have a UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 39184 - 39184 £ per year.
Location: Foulridge, near Colne
£39,184 (This includes payments for an average of just 8 sleep‑ins per month)
At ROC Northwest, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. 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
- Support our young people with their daily routines; get them ready for school, prep for meal times and plan activities.
- Ensure that each shift’s team of staff performs their duties to the highest standard, ensuring our young people are cared for at all times and report to management on any issues or changes.
- Ensure our children receive the highest level of support.
- Motivate and support the team of staff on shift.
- 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
Tower View is a large detached property on the edge of a village. We aim to ensure that our house reflects that of a family home where young people feel safe, relaxed and cared for in a non-institutionalised setting. Our young people do have emotional and behavioural difficulties and the staff work very hard to keep them active to ensure their minds are occupied through the local youth groups, clubs and what the local surroundings have on offer. Tower View benefits from several communal areas so young people are able to enjoy doing activities within the home with each other, or alone if they prefer. The young people are regularly consulted on the home’s development, and so the communal areas are largely influenced by the comments and requests they make. Staff encourage the young people to enjoy a full and active life; and achieve their personal and academic goals. Staff work with young people to research and access the clubs and groups within the community; and promote trying new things so the young people broaden their interests and experiences.
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.
- £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.
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.
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