Location
Wigan
Contract
Full Time
Role Type
Permanent
Working Hours per Week
40
Salary
15.50
Closing Date
Friday 29 May 2026
Overview
CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions. We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care. We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our service we are looking for Senior Team Leaders to be a part of our New Openings to build a stable and welcoming environment where our young people are central to everything we do. As the new Senior Team Leader, you will be emotionally strong and driven to make a difference day to day. Most importantly, you will get to really understand our children and their backgrounds, making sure that their needs are at the centre of everything we do. You will be approachable and detail focused, ensuring that our children’s safety is assured at all times, and that all protocols and regulations are fully adhered to. Do you have what it takes to encourage and help our children to live independently and guide and teach them with your own life experiences? To do this we believe you will need empathy, compassion, resilience and positive parenting skills. 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 are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team across the region to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care. As a Senior Team Leader, you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable. Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities. 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service. Additional Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates Casual Dress Code Company Pension Simply Health (Linked to Service) Days out and Activity days off site We have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond Shift Pattern: 16>24 Hour (including Sleep-in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis. 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.
Responsibilities
* Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where required.
* 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.
* Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place.
* Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development.
* Providing support and care to the young people within our services.
* Encouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schooling.
* Traveling with our young people to and from School or College.
* Preparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our care.
* Organising and facilitating social activities.
Qualifications
* Must hold a full UK driving licence.
* Must have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Younger Peoples workforce.
* 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.
* Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice.
Benefits
* 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service.
* Additional Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates.
* Casual Dress Code.
* Company Pension.
* Simply Health (Linked to Service).
* Days out and Activity days off site.
* Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond.
Equal Opportunities
The Cambian Group are an equal opportunities employer.
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