Childrens Residential Care Worker - Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bedford seeks compassionate Residential Team Leaders to positively impact children's lives. Responsibilities include supporting staff, planning rotas, and ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations. The role offers a basic salary of £13.40 per hour, plus additional benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Rotas provided 4 weeks in advance

Work-life balance with 40-hour week

Enhanced DBS check paid for

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old due to Ofsted regulations.
• Driving license preferred but not essential.
• Fully paid 10-day induction course.

Responsibilities

• Meeting the needs of children and young people in line with Ofsted regulations.
• Planning team rotas and supporting meetings.
• Supervising in the absence of managers.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

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Client:

The Cambian Group

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

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 in one of our children’s homes for Residential Team Leaders!

We are looking for caring and compassionate Team Leaders who want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people by leading support workers through example.

Benefits:

• Basic salary of £13.40 per hour plus £30 per sleep-in
• Paid annual leave
• Rotas provided 4 weeks in advance
• 40-hour week across 2-3 shifts, supporting work/life balance
• Work during holidays including Christmas and New Year, celebrating with children!
• Long shifts including sleep-ins, hours vary by home

Job Responsibilities:

• Meeting the needs of children and young people in line with Ofsted regulations
• Planning team rotas and supporting meetings and appointments
• Assisting in implementing the Statement of Purpose
• Performing tasks as directed by management
• Supervising in the absence of managers
• Promoting diversity and creating a safe, family environment

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old due to Ofsted regulations
• Driving license preferred but not essential, depending on home locations
• Enrolled in a workplace pension scheme after three months
• Opportunity for career progression: Support Worker → Team Leader → Deputy Manager
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by Cambian Group

We seek flexible, reliable, and adaptable individuals who can remain calm, offer advice, listen, and support young people's positive choices while leading by example. If you excel at staying calm in situations and providing unconditional positive regard, we want to hear from you!