Overview
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:
Responsibilities
* Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations
* Planning team rotas to support the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments
* Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
* Carrying out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
* Supervising in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
* Welcoming a diverse culture in the home
* Creating a safe, family environment for the children
Requirements
* Must be at least 21 years old due to Ofsted regulations
* Driving is essential due to the locations of the homes
* At least six months’ experience in children's residential care
* 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 – full training will be provided
* NVQ Level 4 & 5 in children and young people’s workforce
Pay & Hours
* £30 per sleep in – on a full‑time basis this could be an additional £3,600 per year (based on 10 sleep‑ins per month)
* 2–3 shifts per week (roughly 10 per month) including sleep‑ins
* 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to 240 hours after 5 years
* Working on a rota basis – you will receive a monthly rota
Benefits
* Refer a friend payment scheme
* Enrolled into a workplace pension scheme after three months of employment
* Progression within the company
* Overtime paid at 1.25×
* Fully paid 10‑day induction course
* Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group
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. 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!
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