Childrens Residential Team Leader

The Cambian Group; Wem; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend payment scheme

Pension scheme after 3 months

Progression within the company

Over time paid at x

10-day induction course (1.25x)

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking Residential Team Leaders to join our children and young people care homes in Wem. You will lead a team, plan rotas, support the deputy/home manager, and ensure Ofsted-compliant care.

You must be 21+, driving, and comfortable with electronic care records; NVQ 4/5 preferred; training provided.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old due to Ofsted regulations
• Driving is essential due to locations of the homes
• Experience with Clearcare is an advantage
• Comfortable using electronic care recording systems daily

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations
• Plan team rotas and support meetings and appointments for the home
• Assist the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager in implementing the Statement of Purpose
• Supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
• Create a safe, family environment and welcome a diverse culture
• Plan engaging activities and provide one-to-one support and accompany off-site trips

Skills

Team leadership

Caring & compassionate

Care planning

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 4/5 in CYP

Tools

Clearcare

Electronic care records

Job description

• 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.

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 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.

• on a full-time basis this could be an additional £3600 per year (based 10 sleep ins per month) 2 - 3 shifts per week (roughly 10 per month) including sleep ins NVQ Level 4 & 5 in children and young people’s workforce 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!

Benefits

• Refer a friend payment scheme
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company
• Over time paid at x
• 1.25 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.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

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.

Join our team and help shape brighter futures!