Team Leader- OFSTED

CareTech; Kendal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Team Leader in Kendal. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 RQF qualification in the Child and Young Person’s Workforce and proven supervisory experience. You will be responsible for ensuring a stable and caring environment for young people, leading a team, and developing care plans. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 3 RQF qualification required.
• Proven supervisory experience in a leadership role.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts when required and manage the team effectively.
• Monitor the wellbeing of individuals supported.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Care plan development

Driving skills

IT systems familiarity

Education

Level 3 RQF Child and Young Person’s Workforce qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Kendal

Contract: Full Time

Role Type: Permanent

Working hours per week: 42

Salary: £32,672.64 per annum

Closing Date: Friday 7 November 2025

Team Leader
Whinfell School, Kendal
42 per week (52 working weeks per annum)
Salary £32,672.64 per annum

About the Role

We are now recruiting for a Team Leader who has a genuine passion for care and who wants to make a difference to the lives of the young people we support. You will have the ability to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first.

Who We Are

Whinfell School is located on two sites in the picturesque town of Kendal, Cumbria and forms both home and school with outstanding facilities to enable students to learn, progress and grow as individuals. We have a proud and successful tradition of supporting students between the ages of 11-19 years with Autism Spectrum Condition, complex needs and associated learning difficulties. The dedicated team recognise the success and want to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people and adults as part of the ongoing developments that are taking place across all areas of the provision.

As a Team Leader You Will

• Lead by example and lead shifts when required
• Assist with rota management where required
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of the individuals we support
• Provide appropriate physical and emotional support to young people in residence through the work of a team of care staff within a residential environment
• Effective management of a team, which involves motivating, coaching, managing performance via probation/appraisal and auditing the quality of care

This role is critical in ensuring that ‘The Children’s Home Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards’ are exceeded. It also provides the opportunity to develop and improve practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 RQF Child and Young Person’s Workforce qualification or equivalent (Essential)
• Proven supervisory experience in a leadership role
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with team members and clients
• Ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs
• Valid driving license and experience in driving, particularly in a care home setting
• Familiarity with IT systems to support operational efficiency in senior care environments

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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