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.
As we celebrate our successful opening of our 2nd home at Merida we are now looking at the 3rd home. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Newmarket 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.
Essential Information
We offer a hourly rate of £13.40 for days 8am-8:30pm or £14.92 for nights 8pm-8:30am
235 hours of paid annual leave per annum
Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota
This is a 365 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!
Job role
Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People inline with Ofsted regulations
Planning team rotas to supporting 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
To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
Welcome a diverse culture in the home
Creating a safe, family environment for the children
Requirements
You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
Driving is essential due to locations of the homes
You must have at least six month’s experience in Children’s residential care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification
Benefits
Fully paid entry on to Level 4 diploma in childcare
Refer a friend payment scheme
Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
Progression within the company. Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy Manager
Over time paid at x1.25
Fully paid 10-day induction course
Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group
We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist 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