Childrens Residential Care Worker - Team Leader

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.
Essential Information
We offer a basic salary of £12.40 – £13.22 per hour, plus £2800 to £3600 sleep in payments (based on 8-10 sleep ins per month)234 hours of paid annual leave per annumWorking on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota 4 weeks in advance2-3 shifts per week meaning excellent work / life balanceThis 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 inJob roleMeeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulationsPlanning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointmentsAssisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of PurposeTo carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy ManagerTo supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy ManagerWelcome a diverse culture in the homeCreating a safe, family environment for the childrenRequirements
You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulationsDriving is preferred although not essential – pending on the locations of the homesYou must have at least six month’s experience in Children’s Residential Care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualificationBenefits
Refer a friend payment schemeEnrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employmentProgression within the company. Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy ManagerOver time paid at x1.50Fully paid 10-day induction courseEnhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian GroupWe 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