Team Leader - Children's Services

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 27,475 - 37,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Career development opportunities

Funded qualifications

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Voice

Monthly staff prize draw

Refer a friend scheme - £400

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd in Kettering is hiring a Children's Support Worker to assist young people in residential care. You will support daily routines, education, health and wellbeing, and promote independence with a compassionate, patient approach.

We value teamwork, reliability and the ability to work across shifts, including evenings and weekends. NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children's Care (or working toward) is required to join our supportive environment and help make a real difference

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient care for children and young people in residential settings.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and families.
• Willingness to work across shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, education, and healthy living for children in care.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through compassionate, consistent care.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Resilient under pressure

Communication skills

Flexible with shifts

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: Kettering (NN15 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, humour, 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

About The Service

We provide high quality, flexible and responsive residential care and support to children and young people with complex medical or mental health needs and associated self-harm responses.