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Job Title: Children's Homes Team Leader
Salary Range: £36,248 - £43,287 (inc 2 sleep-ins per month)
Location: Darlington, County Durham
About Us:
Joining our team means becoming a vital part of a young person's day-to-day life. You'll be there for the highest highs and lowest lows, helping our young people reclaim their childhoods and guiding them towards becoming well-rounded adults. It's an incredibly rewarding role filled with challenges, but also the smallest moments that feel like monumental victories!
Our homes provide a nurturing environment for young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcomes for those in our care. Our team leaders find fulfillment in making even the tiniest positive changes, celebrating every small victory.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Team Leader, you will be instrumental in the daily care of our young people, ensuring smooth operations and creating lasting memories. You will also provide crucial support to the staff team and maintain high standards, with the capacity to deputize for the Registered and Deputy Managers when needed. We are looking for individuals who can connect with and build relationships with our young people. Compassion, emotional resilience, and supportiveness are key, along with the ability to inspire and lead your colleagues.
What We Offer:
We believe in recognizing and rewarding your hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you'll receive one of the best salary and benefits packages in the care sector, including:
- Base salary of £34,302 - £41,341
- In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 2 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £1,946 per year) and Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year
- Comprehensive 4-week induction through our Care Academy
- 7 weeks' holiday to reward your dedication
- Opportunities for career progression, including participation in our 'Aspire' future managers program
- Flexible benefits package, allowing you to tailor your holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance
- Wellbeing support tools, including employee assistance
- Medical cover for claiming back costs of appointments, plus high-street discounts
- Provided meals while on duty
- Beautiful working environments with top-notch facilities
Join Our Diverse Team:
We celebrate diversity and believe it's what makes us exceptional at what we do. Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and have various needs, and our workforce reflects that diversity. We aim to create teams that can engage, encourage, and inspire our young people to be themselves. While prior experience isn't necessary, we're looking for individuals with:
- A 'can do' attitude and a team player mentality
- Genuine care for our young people and colleagues, with honesty and empathy
- Resilience to handle challenging situations
- A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months
- Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and be a part of something truly special.
