Children Residential Team Leader

Caretech; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Abergavenny seeks a Children's Residential Team Leader. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in a children's residential setting and a QCF Level 3 qualification. Candidates must have a positive attitude, caring nature, and be available to work shifts, including weekends. Benefits include dedicated training programs, access to free courses, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Dedicated learning and development programmes

Access to free online courses

Free meals on shift

Refer a friend scheme – £1000 per referral

Pension scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working within children’s residential.
• Must hold QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent.
• Available for shift patterns including weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the residential team.
• Create a nurturing environment for children.
• Empower children to utilize their strengths.

Skills

Experience within children’s residential

Positive attitude

Caring nature

Friendly persona

Education

QCF Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Rural location - Abergavenny, South Wales - Own Transport is essential

We are looking for a Children's Residential Team Leader with experience within a children’s Residential setting, holding QCF Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent, along with a positive attitude, friendly persona and a caring nature.

Greenfields Children’s Service is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK.

Greenfield 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.

Essential

• 2 years experience working within children’s residential
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent
• Driver (company provide a car / mini bus during working hours)
• Available for Shift Pattern including Weekends and sleep in's

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and 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

• 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 £1000 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 and Conditions apply

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.