Role: Team Leader Location: Whinfell School, Kendal Hours: 42 per week (52 working weeks per annum) Salary: £32,672.64 per annum We are now recruiting for a Team Leader who has a genuine passion for care and who wants to make a difference to the lives of the young people we support. You will have the ability to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first As a Team Leader you will: Lead by example and lead shifts when required Assist with rota management where required Observe and monitor the wellbeing of the individuals we support 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. Effective management of a team, which involves motivating, coaching, managing performance via probation/appraisal and auditing the quality of care. This role is critical in ensuring that ‘The Children’s Home Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards’ are exceeded. It also provides the opportunity to develop and improve practice. Qualifications Minimum of a Level 3 RQF Child and Young Person’s Workforce qualification or equivalent (Essential) Proven supervisory experience in a leadership role Strong communication skills to effectively engage with team members and clients Ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs Valid driving license and experience in driving, particularly in a care home setting Familiarity with IT systems to support operational efficiency in senior care environments Who we are: Whinfell School is located on two sites in the picturesque town of Kendal, Cumbria and forms both home and school with outstanding facilities to enable students to learn, progress and grow as individuals. We have a proud and successful tradition of supporting students between the ages of 11-19 years with Autism Spectrum Condition, complex needs and associated learning difficulties. The dedicated team recognise the success and want to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people and adults as part of the ongoing developments that are taking place across all areas of the provision. 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 full reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely 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.