Pengwern College
Team Leader
Contract Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary: £27,144.00 per annum
We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join us at Pengwern College, we currently have two-day positions and one-night position available. If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of our young people then we would love to hear from you.
About us:
Cambian Pengwern College is a 52-week placement provision, has a proud and successful tradition of supporting students between the ages of 16 – 25 who have Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs, including some challenging behaviours, to gain valuable life skills, qualifications and confidence to support their onward journey towards independence. The Head of College and the dedicated team recognise this success and want to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people and adults as part the ongoing developments that are taking place across all areas of the college.
Cambian Pengwern College is situated in Rhuddlan, Denbighshire. Taking pride in the commitment to delivering quality learning through individualised programmes for the students which is supported by and extensive range of therapeutic and sensory input with amazing on-site facilities and opportunities within the local communities for students to learn and engage with members of the community.
The purpose of the College is to prepare students for the demands of adult life through staff expertise and specialist approaches. This included providing a nurturing and therapeutic environment that encourages students to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Purpose of the position:
The role is about leading a team to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first. To provide appropriate physical and emotional support to young people in residence through the work of a team of care staff within a residential environment. The emphasis is upon effective management of a team, which involves motivating, coaching, managing performance via probation/appraisal and auditing the quality of care.
Requirements of the Team Leader:
· Minimum of a Level 3 RQF Child and young person's workforce qualification or equivalent (Essential)
· To undertake required training as requested of you that is relevant to your post.
Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.