Childrens Residential Team Leader

The Cambian Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Workplace pension

Enhanced DBS paid by Cambian Group

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking a Residential Team Leader to join one of its children’s homes in the UK. You will lead a team of support workers, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding in line with Ofsted regulations.

You will manage rotas, support senior staff, and contribute to a safe, family-centered environment for children and young people. DBS clearance is provided, and induction is paid. The role requires flexibility for shift patterns across 365 days.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership and compassion in a residential care setting.
• Able to supervise and support the care team in line with Ofsted expectations.
• Flexible and reliable with the ability to adapt to shift patterns.
• Committed to creating a safe, family-like environment for children and young people.

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 in implementing the Statement of Purpose.
• Carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager.
• Supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager.
• Welcome a diverse culture in the home and nurture a positive environment for the children.

Skills

Leading by example

Team leadership

Flexible

Reliable

Adaptable

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.

• 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum
• Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota 4 weeks in advance
• 40 hour week across 2-3 shifts per week meaning excellent work / life balance
• 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 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 whist 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!