At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team supporting children with learning disabilities to achieve their goals.
- Company: Join a dedicated children's home focused on empowering young lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, discounts, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for funded qualifications and internal training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or working towards it, plus relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 14.18 - 14.18 £ per hour.
- Team Leader – Children’s Services
- Location: Little Addington, Kettering (NN14)
- Salary: £14.18 per hour (dependent on skills and experience)
- Working Hours: 42 hours per week across a variety of shifts on a rota
- Service: Children’s Home
- Service Users: Children with learning disabilities
- Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- Experience Required: Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Sponsorship is not available
- The Home
- Number of Beds: 6
- Location: Little Addington, Kettering
- Type of YPs: Children with learning disabilities
This residential home supports children with learning disabilities and aims to help them achieve independence, develop through education, and enjoy a fulfilling life.
Who we are looking for…
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join the team and support the Service Manager in leading day-to-day operations.
You will
- Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower young people to achieve their goals
- Promote health, well-being, education, and recreational activities
- Support young people to maintain family and significant relationships
- Complete records and documents accurately
- Assist with day-to-day household tasks including cooking, cleaning, and shopping
- Support young people with personal care and hygiene
Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you
- You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
- You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (not deemed equivalent)
- Candidates with only Health Care, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications
- You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.
- Progression Opportunity
- Lead and develop a high-performing care team
- Opportunities to grow your career within children’s residential care
- Qualification Opportunity
- Funded qualifications
- Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3)
- Access to internal training centre (Swanton Educates)
Benefits
- £400 Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Recognition awards for above-and-beyond contributions
- Long service awards
- Employee benefits app with discounts
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Pension (salary sacrifice)
- Life cover
- Trained mental health first aiders
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee Voice events
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We think you need these skills to ace Team Leader - Children's Homes in Kettering
NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
Experience supporting children with learning disabilities
Leadership Skills
Emotional Support
Practical Assistance
Record Keeping
Household Management
