Childrens Residential Team Leader

Caretech; Montford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Sleep-in payment

224 hours annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction programme

Enhanced DBS funded

Job summary

Cambian Group is seeking a Residential Team Leader to support our children's home teams in delivering safe, nurturing care. You will lead by example, supervise Residential Support Workers and help ensure high standards across shifts.

The role emphasizes inclusivity, effective listening, and calm leadership under pressure, with a 40-hour week, 365-day availability, and progression opportunities within the care team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Residential Support Workers to deliver high-quality care.
• Assist rota planning and coordinate with Deputy Manager and Registered Manager.
• Ensure delivery of care in line with Ofsted regulations.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders to join one of our children's homes. We are seeking caring, compassionate individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people. As a Team Leader, you will lead by example and support our Residential Support Workers in delivering high-quality care.,

• Meeting the needs of children and young people in line with Ofsted regulations
• Supporting rota planning and assisting the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager with meetings and appointments
• Assisting with the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
• Carrying out all other reasonable duties as directed by the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
• Providing supervision in the absence of the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
• Promoting and welcoming a diverse and inclusive culture within the home
• Creating a safe, nurturing, family-style environment for the children
• You must be aged 21 or over in line with Ofsted regulations.
• A driving licence is preferred, but not essential, depending on the location of the home., We are looking for individuals who are flexible, reliable and adaptable, who can read situations effectively and support young people to make positive choices. You will be proactive in supporting colleagues' development and confident in leading by example.
• If you are calm under pressure, a good listener, able to offer guidance, and demonstrate unconditional positive regard, we would love to hear from you.
• The Cambian Group is one of the UK's largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe everyone has a personal best, and we are committed to helping our young people recognise and achieve their potential.
• £30 per sleep-in
• £2k welcome bonus!!
• 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum
• Working on a rota basis, with monthly rotas provided four weeks in advance
• A 40-hour working week across 2-3 shifts, offering an excellent work-life balance.
• This is a 365-day role, including Christmas, New Year and all public holidays - which can be especially rewarding when celebrated with our children.
• Shifts include long days and essential sleep-ins (hours vary depending on the home), Refer-a-friend payment scheme
• Workplace pension scheme (after three months' employment)
• Clear career progression opportunities:
• Support Worker Team Leader Deputy Manager
• Overtime paid at 1.25x
• Fully paid 10-day induction programme
• Enhanced DBS check, fully funded by the Cambian Group