This is a varied role where no day is ever the same. You will work towards achieving the desired outcomes for young people and children in the homes, supporting the Home Management to achieve and maintain an OFSTED rating of good or outstanding. You will ensure the day-to-day management and oversight of all areas of the homes’ operations utilizing a quality assurance framework.
You will also ensure the home adheres to our in-house therapeutic model by providing support and direction to the staff working in the residential care environment to ensure appropriate and effective staffing at all times.
You will ideally hold your Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce, but if needed, we are happy to support you in achieving this qualification. We also hope you will go on to undertake your Level 5 in Leadership and Management. As part of our mandatory training, you will receive training in safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene, GDPR, and health & safety to ensure you have a solid grounding to start your career with us.
We are looking for candidates who have worked, within the last 2 years, in a position relevant to the residential care of children, supporting and managing challenging and complex situations for children who have experienced significant trauma in their lives. You will also have at least one year of supervisory or management experience, ideally gained in a residential setting.
Our salaries start at a minimum of £31,925 plus sleeps, which are paid at £80 each. Based on an average of 5 sleep-ins per month, you can earn an additional £4,800. We also pay an annual performance-related bonus based on objectives connected to the positive outcomes for the children and the home.
If you are looking to work for a not-for-profit organization that cares about you and your wellbeing, YMCA Robin Hood Group prides itself on the package of wellbeing we provide to support all our employees.
At YMCA Robin Hood Group, you will have many additional benefits, including:
* Higher than market-average starting salaries for Residential Care
* Objective-based personal bonus to reward your individual contribution to a child's wellbeing and development
* Full therapeutic training and comprehensive induction plan
* 23 days annual leave increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years
* Flexible bank holidays to celebrate cultural and religious events
* Private medical and dental cashback scheme
* Westfield Rewards for high street discounts
* Regular ongoing in-house training
* External training to support Level 4 & 5 Residential Care Diploma
* Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme
* 4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service
* Pastoral support
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Excellent opportunities for development and progression in an expanding organization
* £500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group
* Reduced school holiday childcare costs at YMCA Camp Williams
* 10% off in our hospitality venues
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role.
As a Team Leader in our service, you will play an integral part in managing the home regarding the physical, emotional, and safety needs of children and young people to ensure they are protected, safeguarded, and promoted at all times.
Working a 3-week rotating shift pattern, averaging 40 hours per week, you will generally work 2-3 shifts per week, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays. You will also complete sleep-ins at the Home on average 1-2 times per week.
If you have worked in children’s residential care before and are ready for the next step up in your career, this is a wonderful opportunity!
Salary: £31,925 to £36,725 per annum
Hours: 40
We offer the following benefits from day 1 of your employment with us:
* Equivalent of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years
* Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)
* 4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme
* Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark
* 10% off in our hospitality venues
* Pastoral support
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Excellent opportunities for development and progression
* Support for further study up to post-graduate level 7 courses
* £500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group
* Regular ongoing in-house training
* Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme
* Staff events and annual celebrations
* On passing your probation, select from additional benefits including a private medical and dental cashback scheme or a cash annual contribution towards travel, childcare, or gym membership
This job description is subject to change and may be amended as necessary.
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