Team Leader - Children's Services

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 29,313 - 35,827; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Career development

Funded qualifications

Benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Mental health support

EAP

Employee voice

Monthly prize draw

Refer a friend

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd in Hadleigh, Ipswich is looking for a compassionate Children's Support Worker to help young people feel safe, valued and supported to reach their potential.

You will join a dedicated team, work across a rota, and provide high‑quality care and education, aiming for independence, health and happiness.

The role offers 42 hours per week with a competitive salary of £32,323.20 per year and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex health needs.
• Must be able to work across a rota with varied shifts.
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children's Care or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people to feel safe, valued and independent.
• Provide high-quality care and education through activities to support development.
• Promote wellbeing, fun, and meaningful experiences for the young people.

Skills

Kind

Patience

Positive attitude

Resilience

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children's Care

Job description

About The Role

Make a Real Difference - And Have Fun Doing It

Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different, full of learning, laughter, and the chance to genuinely change lives?

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and committed individuals to join our team supporting children and young people in residential care. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help young people feel safe, valued, and inspired to reach their potential.

• Successful applicants will need to have experience supporting children with complex health needs. As a member of the team you will need a real passion for providing a high standard of support that enables our children and young people to be as independent as they can, learn and develop through education and experience, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.

  You must be available to commit to working across a variety of shifts on a rota basis and candidates it is essential you hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children's Care or be working towards the qualification.

Position: Children's Support Worker

Location: Hadleigh, Ipswich (IP7 postcode)

Hours: 42 Hours per week

Pay: £32323.2 per Anum

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

About you

We're looking for someone who brings the right attitude and reflects our values above all else:

• You are kind, patient, and genuinely care about making a difference to young people
• You have a positive outlook and bring energy, humor, and enthusiasm into your work
• You are resilient and calm under pressure, able to support young people through challenges
• You're a great team player, but also confident working independently
• You have strong communication skills and can build meaningful relationships
• You're flexible and willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends

Whether you have experience or are completely new to the sector, if you have the passion and drive to learn, we want to hear from you.

At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services.

'Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy'

This is a role where:

• No two days are the same
• You'll be constantly learning and developing
• You'll share real moments of joy, laughter, and achievement
• You'll make a genuine difference in young people's lives
• You'll be part of a close-knit, supportive team

From celebrating achievements to enjoying fun activities together, you'll build memories that matter - for both you and the young people you support.

What we can offer!

• Long service awards
• Opportunity for career development
• Funded qualifications
• Employee benefits app
• Cycle to work
• Pension
• Life cover - you will be entitled to death in service benefit.
• Trained mental health first aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Voice
• Monthly staff prize draw
• Refer a friend scheme - £400 each time a successful referral is made

*subject to eligibility & criteria