Senior Children's Care Team Leader

Witherslack Group; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-week Care Academy induction

7 weeks holiday

Aspire managers programme

Meal provided

£1,000 referral bonus

Wellbeing tools and employeeassistance

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Hinckley to join our care team and help deliver high standards for children with SEMH needs. The role starts with a 4-week Care Academy induction to build confidence and knowledge, followed by ongoing support from experienced WG professionals.

You’ll be supported to lead a staff team, maintain daily smooth operations, and foster lasting positive relationships with young people.

Qualifications

• A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• We genuinely care about our young people and honesty and empathy are a must
• The resilience to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months
• If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way

Responsibilities

• You’ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories.
• As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to deputise for the Team Leaders.
• You’ll start life as an RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Empathy

Resilience

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Witherslack Group is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Hinckley to join our care team and help deliver high standards for children with SEMH needs. The role starts with a 4-week Care Academy induction to build confidence and knowledge, followed by ongoing support from experienced WG professionals.

You’ll be supported to lead a staff team, maintain daily smooth operations, and foster lasting positive relationships with young people.