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Residential Team Leader Location: Runcorn Pay: £15 an hour plus £30 per sleep in Shift pattern: 1 on 2 off basis including sleep ins Extraordinary Days Every Day At Cambian you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Team Leader, based within Wigan 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 Our home is an Embrace Home with a staff team who are trained in attachment and trauma, challenging behaviour, and children who go missing. We are committed to providing the best possible care and education packages for young people. The home is registered by Ofsted with a ‘GOOD’ rating to provide residential care to young people aged 7-18 years of any gender and with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties and offer medium- and long-term therapeutic placements. As part of the ‘Embrace’ service we have a holistic, collaborative approach to further support the young people with care for with Education, their self esteem and confidence as well as having Clinical input. Our young person is a likeable soul who is a delight to care for. They are really engaging and have a willingness to have a go at new challenges. They have a caring nature themselves and have demonstrated their ability to think of others. We complete a range of activities and management also ensure they are present and set aside time in the home to spend with the young person too, creating a homely environment for all. We have amazing teams who are very caring of one another and ensure everyone is happy and supported within their role. We have recognition awards in house, support each others calendar celebrations and have regular team building exercises (some in which our young person also attends) to create a happy, fun and supportive environment. We have a range of experience and skills and champion one another strengths and development areas to help be our best selves. Who You Are Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Experience in residential childcare setting Level 3 qualification in residential childcare/children and young peoples workforce 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 group