Team Leader - Children

Posted 24 January 2023
Salary Up to £28000 per annum
LocationNorthampton
Job type Permanent
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceJ6851_1674578238
Contact NameGreg Smith

Job description

Team Leader - Children

Northampton, East Midlands

Do you want to work with children who have had difficult starts to life? Are you empathetic, enthusiastic and want to make a difference? Do you want to work with the UK's leading provider within a new Children's Residential Home? Apply here!

I am looking for Team Leaders to care for children and young people who have suffered abuse, neglect and have developed behavioural difficulties. The Team Leaders will be based in the purpose-built children's home in Northampton, East Midlands.

The home delivers personalised, therapeutic support to ensure the young people can understand and move forward from their difficulties. You will be provided with extensive training and gain the relevant qualifications to nurture children in the best possible way. The Team Leader is integral to the development of the young people.

The Team Leader job is a permanent full-time job paying from £28,000 (£10.75 - £12.75 per hour) including sleep-in rate of £55 per night.

My client will consider applications from graduates with relevant degree, candidates with practical experience but genuine passion for working with young people.

Please note, you must have a driving license and be over 21 years of age.

The successful candidate must have

  • Experience working with children or young people in some capacity (children's social care, youth work, volunteering, nursery or interest in psychology, youth development and vulnerable young people)
  • Flexibility to work shifts including weekends, evenings, nights, and sleep-ins
  • Positive mentality who is resilient, empathetic and has a genuine passion for improving outcomes of young people
  • Clean DBS

If you are looking for your new career path which is challenging but highly rewarding with fully funded qualifications, apply here!