Childrens Residential Team Leader. Job in Swadlincote Education & Training Jobs

Caretech; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Swadlincote is seeking compassionate Residential Team Leaders to enhance the lives of children and young people. This role involves supervising staff, planning activities, and meeting children's needs while adhering to Ofsted regulations. Candidates must be 21+, have relevant qualifications, and experience in children's residential care. Enjoy competitive pay and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Refer a friend payment scheme

Workplace pension scheme

Opportunities for progression

Overtime pay at x1.25

Fully paid 10-day induction course

Enhanced DBS paid for

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old due to Ofsted regulations.
• Minimum six months experience in Children's residential care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Leadership skills

Flexibility and reliability

Listening and communication

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

• £30 per sleep in, per month
• 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 days 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 PurposeTo 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!