Team Leader
You'll start life as a Team Leader by joining our 'Care Academy' – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.
Overview
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're 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 differences, 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.
Working in our Children's Homes means being part of a young person's 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. The role will involve challenges but also small moments of victory that bring immense satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Provide day‑to‑day support and care for young people in our homes.
- Ensure the smooth running of the home and maintain high standards of service delivery.
- Build and nurture relationships with young people, staff and families.
- Support the staff team, fostering a positive and supportive culture.
- Step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers when required.
- Actively promote safeguarding and the welfare of the young people under our care.
Qualifications
- A 'can do' attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to help others.
- Honesty and empathy – qualities essential to caring for young people.
- Resilience to handle challenging situations.
- A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
- Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification.
Benefits
- Base salary of £35,400 – £42,664.
- Additional pay: up to 3 paid sleep‑ins per month (£80 each), Attendance allowance (£1,400), Regional allowance (£2,000), Responsibility allowance (£1,500), Welcome bonus (£1,000) after successful completion of probation, and Loyalty bonus (£1,000) after 12 months.
- Four‑week induction in our Care Academy.
- Seven weeks holiday.
- Opportunity for progression – many of our team leaders and managers have risen from within the group and there is a 'Aspire' programme for future managers.
- Flexible benefits package allowing you to adjust holiday allowance, pension and life insurance.
- Well‑being support, including employee assistance.
- Medical cover to claim back the cost of optician or dentist appointments and a range of high‑street discounts.
- Meals provided while you’re at work.
- Beautiful working environments with top‑class facilities.
- Friend‑referral scheme offering a £1,000 bonus per successful referral.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
