Childrens Residential Team Leader

Cambian Group Plc; Trimdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend payment scheme

Employer pension after 3 months

Career progression: Team Leader →Deput

Overtime paid at x1.25

Fully paid 10‑day induction course

Enhanced DBS paid by Cambian Group

NVQ Level 4 in children and young ppl

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is seeking a Residential Team Leader for a Wisbech-based children's home. The role focuses on meeting the needs of Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations and leading a team to deliver high-quality care.

The position involves planning rotas, supporting the home management team, and supervising in their absence. The role requires driving and prior experience in children's residential care, with training provided and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old 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 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 other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager.
• Supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager.
• Create a welcoming, 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 in our Wisbech based children’s home for a Residential Team Leader! 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 Childrens & Young person’s support workers.

Essential Information

• Additional £2800 to £3600 sleep in payments (based on 8-10 sleep ins per month)
• 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum
• 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!
• 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 inline 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

Benefits

• 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
• NVQ Level 4 in children and young peoples workforce

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!