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Children Services - Team Leader
Looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact? Are you looking for the next step in your career? We're hiring Team Leaders for our Residential Children’s Home in Sheffield!
Location: Sheffield (S11)
Job Types: Full-Time / Part-time / Zero Hours (across a full rota pattern)
Salary: Up to £29,720 - 37,852.80 p.a (£13.25 - £17.16 P/hr)
*Based on an average of 40 hours per week inclusive of 4 sleep-ins per month
About Us:
Progressive Care is a leading national provider of Social Care services, known for innovation and quality. Join our team and be part of a nurturing environment dedicated to supporting children's growth and success.
With our clear Career Progression Pathways, we promote that every person that starts with us is supported and developed to progress reach their full potential, from Team Leader -> Deputy Manager -> Registered Manager -> Service Manager.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary rates – we use structured pay grades so salary is based on your training and experience
- Career progression opportunities and clear development Pathways to Management
- Comprehensive Induction and full training programme prior to starting in the Home
- An emphasis on Continued Personal Development with funded opportunities to achieve recognised qualifications, with support though our Accredited Training Centre
- Company pension scheme
- Travel expenses, Blue Light Card discounts and other benefits
- Excellent Management Support and Supervision
The Role:
- Assist with the care of our children and young people aged 12-17 – ensuring that a homely environment in maintained. Contributing to meeting each child’s physical, emotional, social and educational needs.
- Build positive relationships with children and support their development – whilst ensuring that they are kept safe.
- Working within a Team to advocate for children's needs
- Mentor and develop less experienced staff
Our Ideal Candidate will:
- Have their level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma or relevant qualification
- Either hold or willing to work towards a Management qualification preferred
- Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy
- Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly
- Have leadership qualities and experience of mentoring and supporting less experienced staff
- Be willing to learn and go the extra mile
Join us in making a positive impact on families' lives! Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!
Because of the nature of this work Progressive Care uses Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to make enhanced background checks on all persons hired.
Sponsorship will not be provided and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
