Residential Team Leader

Residential Team Leader

Location : Rochdale, Oldham

Pay : £13.71 per hour plus £30 per sleep

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Cambian, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Team Leader, based within the Manchester region every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) 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

As a Residential Team Leader you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

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.

Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Where You’ll Do It

We are a solo home based in the Rochdale area, we are close to the town centre and there are plenty of parks and nature walks in the area for the opportunity for fresh air throughout the day. The home comprising a living room, dining room, kitchen and downstairs toilet / shower room on the ground floor. There are three bedrooms upstairs, one being office / staff sleep room, one separate staff sleep room and the young persons bedroom, there is also a large bathroom on the second floor primarily used by the young person. We have a large back garden with raised concrete patio area for eating out in the summer. Opposite the home is a large field widely used by the local children to play sports on and the young person in the home has the opportunity to play out and integrate with the neighbouring children.

The home is a solo home and houses one young person at a time.

The team work predominantly on a 2 : 1 basis and use PACE model as well as therapeutic parenting which training is provided in order to support the young person. The young person enjoys colouring and partaking in activities out of the home such as walks around the reservoirs and going to the zoo. Outings are the main focus of the home, staff and young people spend a lot of time out of the home on activities. As a team we all demonstrate good communication and show care and nurture towards the young person and ensure they feel safe in the home. we focus a lot on family time and we support this regularly.

Who You Are

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.

Experience / qualification in residential childcare

Why Join Us?

Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)

Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years

24 / 7 support : Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation

A Welcoming Home : Work in a comfortable and well-designed space

Expert Training : Two weeks of fully funded induction

Career Growth : Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion

Supportive Team : Work with people who care as much as you do

Your Next Step

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 plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.