Childrens Residential Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Braintree; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders in a children's home, where you can make a positive impact on the lives of young people. This role involves leading a team of support workers, ensuring the well-being of children while fostering a safe and nurturing environment. You will be responsible for planning rotas, supervising staff, and assisting in various managerial tasks. The position requires compassionate individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting, are adaptable, and can lead by example. Join a dedicated team that values personal growth and offers a structured induction course, making this an ideal opportunity for those looking to advance in their careers within the care sector.

Benefits

224 hours of paid annual leave

Refer a friend payment scheme

Fully paid 10-day induction course

Enhanced DBS paid for by Cambian Group

Progression opportunities within the company

Qualifications

• Must be 21 due to Ofsted regulations.
• Driving preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of Children and Young People per Ofsted regulations.
• Create a safe, family environment for the children.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Flexibility

Reliability

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

None specified

Tools

Workplace pension scheme

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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Braintree, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

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 in one of our children’s homes 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 & Young people through leading by example to other Children’s & Young person’s support workers.

• We offer a basic salary of £14.17 - £14.99 per hour (£29,473.60 - £31,179.20 per annum)
• £30 per sleep in shift (an additional £3,120 per annum on the basis of 2 sleep ins per week)
• 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum
• Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota 4 weeks in advance
• 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 support 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 preferred although not essential – pending on the locations of the homes
• Refer a friend payment scheme
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company. Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy Manager
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group

We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whilst proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!