Team Leader

Cambian Group Plc; Wisbech; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Friendly working environment

Mental health support

Additional benefits and incentives

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is seeking a Team Leader for a Children’s Residential Home in Wisbech. The role focuses on leading a team to provide safe, nurturing care for children with complex needs, coordinating care plans and safeguarding processes.

The position emphasizes staff development, collaboration with professionals and families, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare or a similar setting.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within a care environment.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of residential support workers.
• Ensuring the highest standard of care for children and young people.
• Promoting independence, emotional well-being, and social development.
• Overseeing care plans, risk assessments, and daily records.
• Managing safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately.
• Supporting staff development through training, guidance, and supervision.
• Working closely with external professionals and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Wisbech

Shifts: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Days) & 8:00 PM – 8:30 AM (Nights)

Days or Nights or Hybrid Working

We do not offer sponsorship

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the leadership skills to support a dedicated team in a children’s residential home? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children and young people with complex needs. You will lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring high-quality care and support that promotes positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting a team of residential support workers
• Ensuring the highest standard of care for children and young people
• Promoting independence, emotional well-being, and social development
• Overseeing care plans, risk assessments, and daily records
• Managing safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately
• Supporting staff development through training, guidance, and supervision
• Working closely with external professionals and families

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in residential childcare or a similar setting
• Leadership or supervisory experience within a care environment
• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for making a positive impact in young people’s lives

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Employee well-being initiatives, including mental health support
• Additional benefits and incentives