Greenfields

Residential Team Leader

Date posted: 12 August 2026

Ref:SYS-26842

Role Description

Role: Senior Support Worker / Team Leader

Location: Bristol  

Shift Patterns: 2 days on 4 days off (with sleep ins) 

Greenfields believe care should be in partnership with young people and we focus on creating a consistent, predictable and nurturing environment- an environment where young people feel valued, respected and listened to.

We are looking for a team leader with previous experience of being a support worker within a children’s residential setting, hold either an NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent), along with a positive attitude, friendly persona and a caring nature.

Essential

  • 12 months team leader experience
  • QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent
  • Driver (company provide a car / mini bus during working hours)
  • Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends)
  • Shift Pattern 2 On 4 Off (x2 full days including sleeps).

Company Values

  • Friendly, passionate and caring nature
  • Positive, pleasant and approachable
  • Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
  • Person centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
  • Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas
  • Energetic and fast paced environment.

Benefits

  • Up to 28 days holiday
  • Additional holiday purchase scheme
  • Competitive salary
  • Dedicated learning and development programmes
  • Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
  • Free DBS check and update service subscription
  • Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
  • Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – earn £1,000 per referral
  • Pension scheme
  • Annual employee awards evening
  • Employee recognition schemes
  • Company vehicle to use when in work
  • CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.

* Terms & Conditions apply

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.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Role Overview

Location Bristol

Contract Permanent

Salary £31,428 plus sleep ins

Hours per week 40

Closing date 27 August 2026

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