We are recruiting for a Residential Team Leader to join our home in Weymouth, Dorset.
Our homes cater for children aged 5 – 17 on admission. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. This role is based in a solo placement home, offering a unique opportunity to provide focused, individualised care.
Could you be someone who can connect with a child and change their life? If so, read on to find out more about this highly fulfilling job.
Responsibilities
Your role as residential Team Leader will be varied and interesting while following a planned structure, so you know what to expect.
* Support our young person to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, complete household tasks, and update current electronic records.
* Support the leadership team in developing newer members of our team, take part in supervision and career development.
* Ensure children are safe, well‑parented, and raised in a happy home where they can flourish, learn, and give back the childhood they deserve.
* Create positive memories through laughter, fun, and love to help reduce challenging behaviours by teaching better ways to cope.
Hours
On average, 39 hours a week for full time. Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home. You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep‑ins’ per week, so the salary advertised includes the payment for an average of 8 sleep‑ins per month. For each sleep‑in you receive an additional £50 per night. The salary advertised is based on completing 2 sleep‑ins per week.
Benefits
* 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
* £50 per sleep‑in allowance (on top of the annual salary)
* On‑going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
* We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
* Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme
* Blue Light card
* Ongoing training and support from in‑house and external trainers
* Employee Support Programmes
* Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
* Eating as part of the family when on shift
* Refer a friend bonus scheme
* Long service and recognition scheme
Requirements
* Must have a Full UK Driving license.
* Good written and IT skills.
* Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
* Able to actively listen to others.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Be calm in crisis situations and follow a shift leader's lead.
* QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is essential.
* Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.
* Must hold your Level 3 to be eligible for this role.
For more information, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team, [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 2.
We reserve the right to close the role earlier than the advertised closing date.
Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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