Children Team Leader - Specialist Mental Health - Nights

Cambian Group Plc; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Supportive environment

Mental health support

Incentives

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc in Wisbech is seeking a Team Leader for nights in a Children’s Residential Home with specialist mental health needs. You will lead and develop a team of residential support workers to ensure safety and high-quality care.

You will oversee care plans, safeguarding, and daily records while promoting the wellbeing and social development of young people. Level 3 Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare or a similar setting.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within a care environment.
• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for making a positive impact in young people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of residential support workers
• Ensuring the highest standard of care for children and young people
• Promoting independence, emotional well-being, and social development
• Overseeing care plans, risk assessments, and daily records
• Managing safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately
• Supporting staff development through training, guidance, and supervision
• Working closely with external professionals and families

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Residential childcare

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Team Leader - Nights

Children’s Residential Home - Specialist Mental Health

Location: Wisbech
Shifts:12.5 hours nights start times vary from 8pm to 10pm to meet the needs of service

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the leadership skills to support a dedicated team in a children’s residential home? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children and young people with complex needs. You will lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring high-quality care and support that promotes positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting a team of residential support workers
• Ensuring the highest standard of care for children and young people
• Promoting independence, emotional well-being, and social development
• Overseeing care plans, risk assessments, and daily records
• Managing safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately
• Supporting staff development through training, guidance, and supervision
• Working closely with external professionals and families

What We’re Looking For:

Experience in residential childcare or a similar setting

• Leadership or supervisory experience within a care environment
• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for making a positive impact in young people’s lives

What We Offer:

• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Employee well-being initiatives, including mental health support
• Additional benefits and incentives