Team Leader - Children's Homes

The Witherslack Group; Morebath; Presencial; GBP 44.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sleep-ins allowance

Attendance allowance

Regional allowance

Welcome bonus

Loyalty bonus

Care Academy induction

7 weeks holiday

Flexible benefits package

Meals provided

Medical cover

Employee assistance

Descripción de la vacante

The Witherslack Group is recruiting for a Team Leader to join our children's homes. You will support day-to-day care for young people, help things run smoothly, and uphold our high standards while building trust with the young people and your colleagues.

This role offers a base salary between £36,568 and £44,072, up to three sleep-ins a month, several generous bonuses, four-week induction, and seven weeks holiday.

Formación

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification.
• No experience required.
• Can do attitude and team player.

Responsabilidades

• Support young people in day-to-day life and ensure activities run smoothly.
• Uphold high standards of care and safety within the home.
• Be prepared to deputise for Registered and Deputy Managers when needed.
• Build trusting relationships with young people and colleagues.

Conocimientos

Can do attitude

Team player

Honesty

Empathy

Resilience

Educación

Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification

Descripción del empleo

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyones differences as thats what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You dont need experience, but there are a few things well be looking for from you:

• A can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence which youve held for at least 12 months
• This role requires you to have the Level 3 Childrens Residential Care qualification

Join the UKs best special education and care providerAt Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

£44,348 - £51,852 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month

Those huge small victoriesWorking in our Childrens Homes means being a part of a young persons day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our team leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our team leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Get out what you put inYoull be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a team leader you will also be a part of support and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers. Were looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, youll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues.

What we do for you

We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, youll get to maintain the best salary and benefits. Youll get:

Salary: Base salary of £36,568 - £44,072

Bonuses: In addition to your base salary youll do up to 3 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £2,880 per year) and Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,500 Responsibility Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on completion of 6 months employment & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)

Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy

Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with 7 weeks holiday

Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group plus you could join our Aspire future managers programme

Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance check out our benefitshere

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Meals provided while youre at work

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our homeshere

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time