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The Cambian Group; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS funded by Cambian Group

Fully paid 10-day induction course

Workplace pension after 3 months

Refer a friend payment scheme

224 hours annual leave

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking Residential Team Leaders for children and young people in our homes. You will lead care teams, ensure high standards of safeguarding and Ofsted-compliant care, and support individual young people in a safe, nurturing environment.

Expect a 40-hour week across 2–3 shifts with a rota published 4 weeks in advance, plus a 365-day role including holidays. Comprehensive induction and DBS coverage provided.

Qualifications

• You must be 21+ due to Ofsted regulations.
• Driving is preferred depending on the location of the homes.
• Enrolled on to a workplace pension scheme after three months of employment.
• Fully paid 10-day induction course.
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group.
• Progression within the company: Support Worker → Team Leader → Deputy Manager.

Responsibilities

• Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations.
• Planning team rotas to support the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments.
• Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose.
• To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager.
• To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager.
• Welcoming a diverse culture in the home.
• Creating a safe, family environment for the children.

Skills

Team leadership

Child care

Communication

Ofsted compliance

Job description

We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of our children's homes for Residential Team Leaders!

We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible Children & Young people through leading by example to other Children's & Young person's support workers.

• 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum
• Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota 4 weeks in advance
• 40 hour week across 2-3 shifts per week meaning excellent work / life balance
• This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!
• The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in

Job role

• Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations
• Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments
• Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
• To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
• To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
• Welcome a diverse culture in the home
• Creating a safe, family environment for the children

Requirements

• You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
• Driving is preferred although not essential - pending on the locations of the homes
• Refer a friend payment scheme
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company. Support Worker - Team Leader - Deputy Manager
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group

We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!