Residential Team Leader – Children’s Services

Do you have a QCF Level 3 in Children’s and Young People or equivalent? If so, we would love to speak to you about this role.

Position: Children’s Residential Care Team Leader.

Location: Sileby, Leicestershire (LE12)

Pay: £15.08 per hour, with a sleep-in rate of £73.89.

Job type: Full time, permanent.

Working hours: 40 hours per week (days and nights) including weekends and bank holidays as per rota pattern.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

Almond Care is an award winning, specialist, UK provider of children’s complex care in the home, working with adults and children to support them in leading an independent lifestyle of their choice.

Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties will include:

• Leading shifts and supervising members of staff.
• Undertaking agreed, delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis.
• Supporting the young people’s emotional needs.
• Contributing towards maintaining a safe, warm and homely environment.
• Creating a safe environment for the young person.

Requirements for the role:

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified to QCF Level 3 or above for Children and Young People.
• You will integrate as part of the rota, undertaking shifts and sleep ins as required and will help to organise the rota and tasks for your team.
• This role is a great opportunity for development with lots of new skills to learn and a chance to really make a difference to the children in our care.
• You will need to be flexible and compassionate, looking for a career within care and be able to demonstrate a passion for the role.
• Previous experience within children’s residential care is essential.
• Be able to drive due to locations of other children’s services.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Good progression
• 224 hours in annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Opportunities to specialise in complex children’s care.
• Full training and support are given in your role.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to undertake management training.
• An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward-thinking company.

Full job description available on request

Disclaimer

All applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check. Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer. Some roles may require a specific gender due to client preferences under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.