Childrens Residential Team Leader

Caretech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care service provider in the UK is seeking dedicated individuals for a role involving the care of children and young people. Responsibilities include meeting their needs in line with Ofsted regulations, planning team rotas, and supervising staff. Candidates must be 21 years or older, have at least six months of experience in children's residential care, and hold a relevant level 3 qualification. This position offers competitive benefits, including paid annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Refer a friend payment scheme

Workplace pension after three months

Paid induction course

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of children and young people in line with Ofsted regulations.
• Plan team rotas and support management with meetings.
• Create a safe, family environment for children.

Skills

Flexible

Reliable

Adaptable

Good listening skills

Education

Relevant level 3 qualification

Job description

Essential Information

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! 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 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 and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification.

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 x1.25. Fully paid 10-day induction course. Enhanced 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!