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 in our Wisbech based children’s homes 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 & Young people through leading by example to other Childrens & Young person’s support workers.
We offer a basic salary of £29,000, plus additional sleep in payments (based on 8-10 sleep ins per month). You will receive hours of paid annual leave per annum and work on a rota basis with a monthly schedule. This is a full-time position, including Christmas, New Year, and other holidays, which can be enjoyable when celebrated with the children! The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in.
Job Role
1. Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations.
2. Planning team rotas and 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. Carrying out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager.
5. Supervising in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager.
6. Welcoming a diverse culture in the home.
7. Creating a safe, family environment for the children.
Requirements
1. You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations.
2. Driving is essential due to the locations of the homes.
3. You must have at least six months of experience in Children’s residential care and hold a relevant level 3 qualification.
We offer a refer-a-friend payment scheme, enrollment in a workplace pension scheme after three months of employment, and opportunities for progression within the company (Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy Manager). Overtime is paid at x1.25, and we provide a fully paid 10-day induction course. An Enhanced DBS check will be paid for by Cambian Group.
We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, and adaptable, able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices while proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!
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