Residential Team Leader

Overview

We are recruiting for a Residential Team Leader to join our Homes in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Our homes cater for Children aged 7 – 14 on admission. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. Could you be someone who can connect with a child and change their life?

If so, read on to find out more about this highly fulfilling job.

Hours

On average, 39 hours a week, which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep-in.

• Support our young person to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, complete household tasks, and update current electronic records.
• As a team leader, support the leadership team in developing newer members of the team, take part in supervision and career development.
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children are safe, well-parented, and encouraged to flourish.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• £50 per Sleep In Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
• Ongoing training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Gold Investors in People Award
• Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light card
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Eating as part of the family when on shift
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

• Must have a Full UK Driving license
• Good written and IT skills
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers
• Able to actively listen to others
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Be calm in crisis situations and follow a shift leader's lead
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young People is essential
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young People

Role Profile -  Leader (Level 12) - Role

For more information, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team, [email protected] or call option 2

We reserve the right to close the role earlier than the advertised closing date. Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.