Children’s Residential Team Leaders - Complex Trauma Services
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 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 and young people through leading by example to other children's and young person’s support workers.
Job role:
1. Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations
2. Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments
3. Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
4. To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
5. To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
6. Welcome a diverse culture in the home
7. Creating a safe, family environment for the children
Requirements:
8. You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
9. Driving is essential due to locations of the homes
10. You must have at least six month’s experience in Children’s residential care
New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.
Essential Information:
11. £30 per sleep in - on a full-time basis this could be an additional £ per year (based on 10 sleep ins per month)
12. 2 - 3 shifts per week (roughly 10 per month) including sleep ins
13. NVQ Level 4 & 5 in children and young people’s workforce
14. hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to hours after 5 years
15. Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota
16. This is a 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!
Benefits
17. Refer a friend payment scheme
18. Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
19. Progression within the company
20. Over time paid at x1.25
21. Fully paid 10-day induction course
22. Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group
No two days are the same in this dynamic and fulfilling role! From planning engaging activities and providing one-on-one support to accompanying young people on off-site trips, each day presents new challenges and opportunities. You’ll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a thorough background check.
Join our team and help shape brighter futures!