Team Leader

  • Leicester
  • The Cambian Group

Are you an experienced Children's & Young person support worker? 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. We are looking for individuals with leadership qualities and are able to run a shift taking the lead with three young people and utilising two members of staff.

What we can offer you as a Children's Residential Team Leader at Cambian Group

  • £10.81 - 11.63 per hour :

  • £500 welcome bonus :

  • Enhanced Sleep in rate (2-3 sleep ins per week) :

  • Free onsite parking :

  • Free meals when on shift We are recruiting for Children Team Leaders for our residential children’s homes within Arnold, Nottingham: The working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself doing a variation of duties such as planning rotas, activities for the young people and closely supporting the homes manager in various meetings and appointments. We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whilst proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Whilst Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People inline with Ofsted regulations.

As a team leader your goal will be to work with the two members of staff at your disposal to create a family atmosphere within the home while safeguarding three vulnerable young people aged 11-17. Additionally, you will work closely alongside an experienced homes manager and be asked to support with leadership of the home.

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements

We are looking for people with the ability to assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose

  • To receive supervision in line with Quality Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
  • To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager.
  • To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager. We are creating a family for our incredible Children & Young people therefore we welcome a diverse culture. We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You will find that you are part of a close, supportive team, all focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone.

Benefits

  • Overtime paid at an enhanced rate at time and a half.
  • Shift patterns and Rotas to support your work life balance.
  • Full enhanced children’s and adults DBS paid for by Cambian Group.
  • Full Training provided - 10-day paid intensive induction training course, face to face and online learning to support your development starting immediately.
  • 3-5 shadow shifts to settle into the home.
  • Working closely and collaborative with clinical and other local authorities.
  • Opportunity of succession and personal development planning to achieve your full career potential to support you in progressing your career from your leadership team.
  • Free onsite parking, meals and other benefits such as Dental plans, Casual Dress, Pension scheme, Car leasing scheme, Cambian Rewards full of discounted restaurants and days out for the family! Please note : Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours

Salary : £9.33-£9.95 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Signing bonus

Benefits :

  • Casual dress

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • On-site parking

  • Private dental insurance

  • Private medical insurance

  • Store discounts Schedule:

  • Overtime

  • Weekend availability