Childrens Residential Team Leader in Nottingham

Are you a positive, caring and compassionate role model looking for an exciting, new career opportunity providing invaluable support to children and young people? We are looking for a Children and Young Person's Residential Team Leader who is a caring and compassionate individual with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible Children & Young people through leading by example to other Children's & Young person’s support workers.

About us

We are Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You will find that you are part of a close, supportive team, all focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone.

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day‑to‑day role.

About the role

The working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself doing a variation of duties such as:

• Planning team rotas
• Supporting the Deputy and Home Manager in various meetings and appointments

You’ll need to be flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices while proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Working on a rota basis (average 169 hours a month full time) plus sleep‑ins depending on the size of the home. Meeting the needs of our Children and Young People in line with OFSTED regulations.

Qualifications / Experience / Requirements

• Ability to assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose.
• Experience leading a team in residential care.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Receive supervision in line with quality standards and take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs.
• Carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and the Deputy Manager.
• Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.
• A full UK driving licence is required due to the location and nature of the role.

What we can offer

• £30 sleep‑in rate (2‑3 sleep‑ins per week).
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate.
• 224 hours annual leave per year.
• Career‑enhancing qualifications and clear progression.
• Full enhanced children’s and adult DBS paid for by Cambian Group.
• 10‑day paid intensive induction training course, face‑to‑face and online learning to support your development starting immediately.
• 3‑5 paid shadowing shifts working with an experienced support worker or team leader.
• Guaranteed opportunity to be enrolled onto an NVQ Children and Young People’s workforce, a nationally recognised qualification within the industry and profession of children’s residential services. This is worth over £6k and fully funded by Cambian Group to support you in progressing your career.
• Free onsite parking and meals provided during your shift.
• Company events / fundraising / social activities.
• Long‑service annual leave.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Continued support and opportunity for development from your leadership team.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Requirements for an enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.