Team Leader

Residential Youth support worker - Team Leader

Full Time shift pattern that include sleep Ins.

Flexible working options are available (full time/part time/bank shifts)

**£1000 refer a friend bonus**

Pay Rate - £11.56 + £30 sleep in allowance per shift FTE £23.443

Are you a Team Leader who has experience working with children and young people?

Here at the Cambian Group, our vision is to inspire lives, and develop individuals, families and communities. Our values are; Quality, Advocacy, Perseverance & Patience.

We are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest quality, and it is our fantastic staff who are making this happen. During the COVID pandemic we did not furlough any of our staff. We worked together through the pandemic ensuring job security and sustainable long-term employment and commitment to our staff. We have in place a staff hardship support fund, which all staff can access in the event as we know we do, for those members of our family who may experience difficulties.

If you would just like to have an informal discussion with our Managing Director we are organising a virtual webinar and would be delighted if you wanted to join us.

Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of others?

We are seeking talented individuals to join our teams as on shift Team Leaders to join our experienced team at our well-established OFSTED registered homes located across the Torbay and south west region. We are looking for you to join us in making a positive impact on the lives of the young people in our care and provide guidance and support to colleagues.

The children in our care are between 8-18 years of age and have a range of complex needs - which may include emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will be asked to work alongside other qualified care givers and clinicians in homely settings that care for no more than 4 young people at a time.

You will be involved in all aspects of their everyday life, such as household duties, transporting the children to school and other provisions, maintaining paperwork and enriching their lives through activities and supporting hobbies. This package of care, which you will play an important part, is aimed to support the development and the mental wellbeing of the children in our care.

**Duties**:

- Providing transport for the young people to access different provisions
- Helping the young people access education
- Household duties
- Paperwork
- Days out (e.g. social events, shopping, cinema, swimming)
- Contacts, visit, key work meeting and therapy sessions
- Offering guidance, support and structure to their everyday lives

**Requirements**:

- Must hold a full UK driving licence
- Must hold a Level 3 Dip in Residential Childcare or equivalent
- 12 months experience working in a residential setting - desirable

**Benefits**:

- A dedicated and skilled Regional Manager who provides excellent leadership across the region
- Qualified managers who are fully committed to supporting staff development
- Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas fully funded
- Fast track CPD opportunities considered for all
- Management development programs - if you wish to sustain a long term and progressive career with an organisation that has an international presence like no other provider in this field
- On shift meals provided
- Tax Free Childcare
- Employer Pension Scheme
- Mileage allowance
- Free parking
- High street discount scheme
- Dental and optical simply health plan (after 2 years of service)
- Accelerated earning potential - overtime and extra sleep ins available
- Disturbance pay during sleep ins

About the Cambian Group

We are one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children in the UK.

Although our work embraces many specialist disciplines, we all have the same purpose: To enable all people in our care to achieve their personal best.

We provide services to almost 2,000 children and young people across 224 locations. We work with the majority of local authorities in England and Wales and employ more than 3,800 people.

Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice.

Team Leader - Residential support [SYS-2712]

The Cambian Group are an equal opportunities employer