Team Leader

The Cambian Group; Kendal; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a compassionate Team Leader in Kendal to manage and support young people. You will lead a care team, ensuring a safe environment, while maintaining high standards of care as per regulations. This role offers opportunities for professional development and impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in care settings is essential.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Driving license needed for care home context.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and manage a team of care staff effectively.
• Monitor the wellbeing of young people in residence.
• Assist with rota management and team motivation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Care plan development

Operational efficiency

Education

Level 3 RQF Child and Young Person’s Workforce qualification

Job description

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Position: Team Leader

Hours: 42 per week (52 working weeks per annum)

Salary: £32,640 per annum

We are now recruiting for a Team Leader who has a genuine passion for care and who wants to make a difference to the lives of the young people we support. You will have the ability to maintain a stable, happy, and caring environment that prioritizes the health, safety, and welfare of our young people.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead by example and lead shifts when required
2. Assist with rota management where required
3. Observe and monitor the wellbeing of the individuals we support
4. Provide appropriate physical and emotional support to young people in residence through the work of a team of care staff within a residential environment
5. Manage a team effectively, motivating, coaching, managing performance via probation and appraisal, and auditing the quality of care

This role is critical in ensuring that ‘The Children’s Home Regulations and Quality Standards’ are exceeded. It also offers opportunities to develop and improve practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Level 3 RQF Child and Young Person’s Workforce qualification or equivalent (Essential)
• Proven supervisory experience in a leadership role
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with team members and clients
• Ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs
• Valid driving license and experience in driving, particularly in a care home setting
• Familiarity with IT systems to support operational efficiency in senior care environments

About Us:

Whinfell School is located on two sites in Kendal, Cumbria, and serves as both a home and school with outstanding facilities to enable students to learn, progress, and grow as individuals. We have a proud and successful tradition of supporting students aged 11-19 years with Autism Spectrum Condition, complex needs, and associated learning difficulties.

The dedicated team recognizes the success and aims to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people and adults as part of ongoing developments across all areas of the provision.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding:

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check, ensuring suitability to work with children. The search will be conducted by a person not on the appointment panel to avoid unconscious bias and discrimination, sharing relevant findings only if necessary.