Team Leader

Witherslack Group residential homes offer young people a stable and secure home environment that they may not have elsewhere. That’s why job security is a big part of what’s on offer here. You’ll be making sure our homes are great places to stay and have a long-term positive impact on the lives of our young people. Likewise, we’ll make sure you are well taken care of, with all the support you need to do something really worthwhile.

Working in our residential homes comes with a duty to engage and build beneficial relationships with our young people, many of whom are struggling with their difficult teenage years. For Team Leaders, that duty is two-fold, as your colleagues will also look to you for support and advice. First to know when it comes to new child care information you’ll be well-equipped to make sure your teammates have all the necessary guidance and motivation they need and, when required, you’ll be able to step up to deputise for your Registered and Deputy managers.

Leading by example in the way you interact with our young people you’ll be a key player in making Witherslack Group residential homes such great places to live and learn. It’s truly rewarding work with some amazing benefits – not least the satisfaction that comes from watching your hard work pay off in the long-term.

 About you

• You’ll be someone able to relate to young people and build relationships
• You’ll be able to provide leadership that inspires your colleagues
• You’ll have a level 3 diploma in residential childcare (or equivalent) and at least 12 months experience
• You’ll be compassionate and emotionally resilient, as well as supportive
• You have held a full UK driving licence for at least 12 months
• You’d like to work in a place that takes issues like coronavirus so seriously, that it will not only allow you to interview by video to help keep everyone stay safe, but will also make sure as an employee you’re taken care of financially should you fall ill and need to self-isolate
   

About us

Witherslack Group are the UK’s number 1 children’s home provider, as judged by Ofsted. We are driven to provide the very best care and education for children and young people with complex, challenging needs. We have high staff-to-child ratios and in-house clinical teams, all contributing to our reputation for excellence and enhancing life opportunities.

At Witherslack Group we support and develop our people, promoting from within. Our senior roles earn upwards of £50,000. Making us the perfect place to grow your long career in care.

Reward

The benefit of doing a role like this is it feels good. Every day brings a sense of hard-won achievement and progress. There are also some outstanding rewards – in fact, our package is one of the best in the sector:

• £1,000 per annum Attendance Incentive Scheme
• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Life Insurance based on two times your annual base salary
• Health cash plan e.g. dental, optical and physiotherapy
• 24/7 counselling service
• Cycle to Work and tax free Childcare Vouchers
• Witherslack conducts DBS Enhanced checks and covers the costs for all new employees
   

If you’d like to get a fuller understanding of the role in general, we’d love to talk to you. You can call our Recruitment Team for an informal discussion on 015395 66081 / 07570 952166 or you can email us any questions: recruitment@witherslackgroup.co.uk

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.