Childrens Residential Team Leader

Caretech; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Walsall is seeking a compassionate Residential Team Leader to support young people and lead a team of support workers. The role requires a level 3 qualification in children's care and at least six months of experience. Benefits include a refer-a-friend scheme and a paid induction course. The shifts include long hours and sleep-ins, offering a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact.

Benefits

Refer a friend payment scheme

Workplace pension scheme

Progression within the company

Overtime paid at x1.25

Enhanced DBS paid for by Cambian Group

Qualifications

• Must be 21 due to Ofsted regulations.
• Driving is essential due to locations of the homes.
• Minimum 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.
• Create a safe, family environment for the children.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Adaptability

Listening skills

Education

Relevant level 3 qualification

Job description

Children's Residential - Complex Trauma Services

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.

Essential Information

224 hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to 240 hours after 5 yearsWorking on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rotaThis 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 regulationsPlanning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointmentsAssisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of PurposeTo carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy ManagerTo supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy ManagerWelcome a diverse culture in the homeCreating a safe, family environment for the children

Requirements

You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulationsDriving is essential due to locations of the homesYou must have at least six month's experience in Children's residential care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification

Benefits

Refer a friend payment schemeEnrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employmentProgression within the companyOver time paid at x1.25Fully paid 10-day induction courseEnhanced 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!