Childrens Residential Team Leader

Cambian Group Plc; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend payment

Workplace pension after 3 months

Progression within the company

Overtime paid at 1.25x

Fully paid induction course

Enhanced DBS paid by Cambian

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is seeking Residential Team Leaders to care for children and young people in our complex trauma services. You will lead by example, support a diverse home environment, and contribute to a safe, family-oriented atmosphere for the children.

Shifts include long hours and sleep-ins on a rota basis; driving is essential due to locations of the homes. Applicants must have at least six months' experience in children's residential care and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older due to Ofsted regulations.
• Six months' experience in children's residential care.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification for the role.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations.
• Plan team rotas to support the Deputy and home manager in meetings and appointments.
• Assist the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager with all aspects of the Statement of Purpose.

Job description

Children’s Residential - Complex Trauma Services

We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders! We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible children and young people through leading by example to other children's and young person’s support workers.

Essential Information

• 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to 240 hours after 5 years
• Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota
• This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!
• The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in

Job role

• Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations
• Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments
• Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
• To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
• To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
• Welcome a diverse culture in the home
• Creating a safe, family environment for the children
• Requirements
• You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
• Driving is essential due to locations of the homes
• You must have at least six month’s experience in Children’s residential care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification

Benefits

• Refer a friend payment scheme
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company
• Over time paid at x1.25
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group