Childrens Residential Team Leader

The Cambian Group; Overseal; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay (£30 per sleep-in)

Generous annual leave (224–240 hours)

Pension scheme after 3 months

Fully paid induction (10 days)

Enhanced DBS paid by Cambian

Refer a friend scheme

Career progression within the company

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking Residential Team Leaders to provide compassionate leadership for children and young people in our care homes. Applicants should be 21+ years old, have a driving license, and at least six months’ experience in children’s residential care.

The role includes planning rotas, supporting managers, and ensuring Ofsted-aligned care practices daily. Sleep-in shifts carry £30 per sleep-in with potential yearly earnings.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years due to Ofsted regulations.
• Driving is essential due to locations of the homes.
• At least six months’ experience in Children’s residential care.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations.
• Plan team rotas and support the Deputy and Home Manager in meetings and appointments.
• Assist the Registered Manager/Deputy in implementing the Statement of Purpose.
• Supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager.
• Welcome a diverse culture in the home.
• Create a safe, family environment for the children.

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 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.

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

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

• £30 per sleep in - on a full-time basis this could be an additional £3600 per year (based on 10 sleep ins per month)
• 2 - 3 shifts per week (roughly 10 per month) including sleep ins
• 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!
• Refer a friend payment scheme
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group

No two days are the same in this dynamic and fulfilling role! From planning engaging activities and providing one-on-one support to accompanying young people on off-site trips, each day presents new challenges and opportunities. You’ll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a thorough background check.