Childrens Senior Support Worker - Driving License Required

Cambian Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Colchester is seeking compassionate and dedicated Residential Team Leaders to support a positive environment for children and young people. Responsibilities include creating a safe family setting, planning shifts, and supporting management. Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable, and possess strong listening skills. This role offers competitive pay, 40 hours a week, and opportunities for progression within the company.

Benefits

£30 per sleep in

224 hours of paid annual leave

Referral payment scheme

Enrolled in pension scheme

Progression opportunities

Paid induction course

Enhanced DBS paid for

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older due to Ofsted regulations.
• Driving preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Adaptability

Good listening skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of our children's homes for Residential Team Leaders!

Responsibilities

• 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. 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 Children's & Young person's support workers. You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations

Qualifications & Expectations

• Driving is preferred although not essential - pending on the locations of the homes, We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whilst 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?

Benefits & Pay

• £30 per sleep in
• 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum
• Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota 4 weeks in advance
• 40 hour week across 2-3 shifts per week meaning excellent work / life balance
• 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, 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