Children‘s Team Leader
Join Our Team as a Children's Team Leader!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? At Bayview Childcare, we’re looking for a motivated Residential Home Team Leader to join our family-style home in Capernwray, Carnforth. You’ll be supporting up to four young individuals aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This is your chance to create a safe, nurturing environment and help shape their futures!
Key Details
- Contract: Permanent, Full Time
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Responsible to: Registered Manager
- Salary: Base salary of £28,915.33 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £35,635.33 per annum with sleep-in shifts
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Children's Team Leader, you will:
- Produce, review, and maintain high-quality care plans in line with legislation, Ofsted standards, and Bayview policies.
- Build positive relationships with young people and engage them in activities that support their development and wellbeing.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive environment by modeling positive behavior and ensuring staff adhere to policies and health & safety expectations.
- Record and communicate key information, sharing updates with young people, families, professionals, and the Registered Manager.
- Support daily operations in the absence of the Registered Manager, including staffing and care standards.
- Assist with budgeting, rota management, sleep-ins/on-call, and household planning such as menus.
- Lead or contribute to team meetings, encouraging open communication and involving staff in improvement ideas.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels, manage absences, and conduct staff supervisions.
- Keep your knowledge up to date through required training.
- Raise concerns appropriately, escalating to the Responsible Individual when necessary.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- A full UK driving licence
- A Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People
Why Join Us?
At Bayview, we believe in supporting our team just as much as we support our young people. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive salary plus up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments (6-8 per month at £70 each)
- Regular supervision and ongoing support
- Company pension scheme
- Access to the Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
- Wellbeing support through the Exchange Provision
- Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
- Clear promotion opportunities
Bayview Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. A DBS check at the enhanced level will be required for successful candidates.
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Bayview Childcare and help shape the future of young lives!
