Childrens Team Leader

CareTech Group Wigan, England Posted apr 13, 2026

Full Time
Onsite
Senior

Job description

This Support Worker role is focused on the working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself spending the entire morning Organising activities and the afternoon providing 1:1 support. It would suit someone who can bring supporting children or young people through routines, care, and shift-by-shift consistency in a residential setting to the role.

Where ownership sits

We already have 27 Ofsted ‘Outstanding Provider’ Awards – Join us as a Senior Support Worker and together we can achieve many, many more. Must have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Younger Peoples workforce.

What the role carries

The working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself spending the entire morning Organising activities and the afternoon providing 1:1 support. We have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond. We provide services to almost 2,000 children and young people across 224 locations.

What helps the work land well

Supporting children or young people through routines, care, and shift-by-shift consistency in a residential setting. Calm, dependable, and steady in a child-focused residential setting.

What the role depends on

  • 12 months experience working in a Residential setting is highly desirable but we do also encourage applications from those at the start of their journey.
  • For DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice.

Practical details

  • The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs.
  • 16>24 Hour (including Sleep-in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis.
  • Ensuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual development.
  • Communicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementation.

Requirements mentioned

  • DBS check
  • Driving licence

Job details

  • Benefits mentioned: Pension, Holiday allowance, Training, Overtime
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