Childrens Residential Team Leader

Caretech; Towcester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Paid annual leave

Rotas planned 4 weeks in advance

Work-life balance

Induction training

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Progression path

Job summary

Cambian Group is hiring a Residential Team Leader to support our Children & Young People in a residential setting. You will lead the care team, plan rotas to back the Deputy Manager, and assist in implementing the home's Statement of Purpose while promoting a safe, family-like environment.

The role requires a caring, compassionate approach and the ability to lead by example, with Ofsted compliance and a willingness to work flexible shifts, including sleep-ins. Aged 21+ is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people in residential settings is desirable.
• You must be 21 due to Ofsted regulations.
• Flexible to work on a rota including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead care team and support the Registered/Deputy Manager.
• Plan and manage rotas to support meetings and appointments.
• Supervise in the absence of managers and promote a safe home.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment for Children & Young People.
• Support development through leading by example.

Skills

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Listening skills

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of our children's homes for Residential Team Leaders!

• 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
  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., You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations


• Driving is preferred although not essential - pending on the locations of the homes, 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!
  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.


• £30 per sleep in


• 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, 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


• Over time paid at x1.25


• Fully paid 10-day induction course


• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group