Team Leader Care

Polaris Community; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments up to £6,720

Pension scheme

Exchange Discount Scheme

Wellbeing support

CPD

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Bay View Childcare in Capernwray, Carnforth, is seeking a motivated Children’s Team Leader to support up to four young people aged 8–18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment and contribute to day‑to‑day operations.

A full UK driving licence and a Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People are essential. The role offers competitive salary with sleep‑in payments, ongoing supervision, CPD and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People.
• Experience supporting up to four young people aged 8–18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review and maintain high-quality care plans.
• Build positive relationships with young people and engage them in development activities.
• Support daily operations and deputise for the Registered Manager when required.
• Assist with budgeting, rota management and household planning.
• Lead team meetings and promote open communication among staff.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People

Job description

Bay View Childcare
Children’s Team Leader
Location: Capernwray, Carnforth
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Salary: £28,915.33 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £35,635.33 per annum with sleep-in shifts

We’re seeking a motivated Children’s Team Leader to join our team at Bay View Childcare, a family-style home in Capernwray, Carnforth, supporting up to four young people aged 8–18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs.

You’ll help create a safe, nurturing environment, support daily operations, maintain high standards of care and deputise for the Registered Manager when required.

A full UK driving licence and a Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People are essential.

• Competitive salary plus up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments, based on up to 8 sleep-ins per month at £70 each
• Regular supervision and ongoing support
• Company pension scheme
• Access to the Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Wellbeing support through the Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive training and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Clear promotion opportunities

Role Responsibilities

• Produce, review and maintain high-quality care plans in line with legislation, Ofsted standards and Bay View Childcare policies
• Build positive relationships with young people and engage them in activities that support their development and wellbeing
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment by modelling positive behaviour and ensuring staff follow policies, risk assessments and health and safety expectations
• Record and communicate key information, sharing updates with young people, families, professionals and the Registered Manager
• Support daily operations when the Registered Manager is absent, including staffing and care standards
• Assist with budgeting, rota management, sleep-ins, on-call responsibilities and household planning such as menus
• Lead or contribute to team meetings, encourage open communication and involve staff in improvement ideas
• Ensure staffing levels are appropriate, manage absences and conduct staff supervision sessions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through all required training
• Raise concerns appropriately, escalating to the Responsible Individual when necessary

Bay View Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Bay View Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.