Team Leader - Children's Homes (Stockton-on-Tees)
2 days ago
Stockton-on-Tees
\n \n \n £39,728 - £47,232 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month \n Celebrate the Small Victories!\n Join us in our Children’s Homes, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s life. You’ll be there for their highest highs and lowest lows, helping them reclaim their childhood and paving the way for them to become well-rounded adults. This role is not just a job; it’s a rewarding journey filled with challenges and those precious moments that feel like huge small victories! \n \n Our homes cater to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We strive to create the best possible outcomes for those in our care, and our team leaders thrive on making even the smallest positive changes. Here, we celebrate every little achievement! \n What You’ll Do\n As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in the daily care of our young people, ensuring everything runs smoothly while creating lasting memories. You’ll also: \n\n • Support and lead the staff team, maintaining our high standards.\n, • Step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers when needed.\n, • Build meaningful relationships with our young people, providing the compassion and emotional resilience they need.\n\n What We Offer You\n We believe in rewarding your hard work and commitment with an exceptional salary and benefits package. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Salary: Base salary of £36,568 - £44,072\n, • Bonuses: Up to 3 sleep-ins per month at £80 each (approx. £2,880/year), attendance allowance up to £1,400/year, a £1,000 Welcome Bonus after 6 months, and a £1,000 Loyalty Bonus after 12 months.\n, • Training: A comprehensive 4-week induction through our Care Academy.\n, • Holiday: Enjoy 7 weeks of holiday to recharge.\n, • Progression: Opportunities for career development, with many of our leaders promoted from within. Join our ‘Aspire’ future managers program!\n, • Flexible Benefits: Tailor your holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance to suit your needs.\n, • Wellbeing: Access to a range of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance.\n, • Medical Cover: Claim back costs for optician or dentist appointments, plus high-street discounts.\n, • Meals: Enjoy meals provided while you’re at work.\n, • Beautiful Work Environment: Work in stunning homes equipped with top-notch facilities.\n, • Refer a Friend: Earn a £1,000 bonus for every friend you recommend!\n\n Bring Your Whole Self to Work\n At Witherslack Group, we celebrate diversity because it makes us stronger. Our young people come from various backgrounds, and our workforce reflects that diversity. You don’t need prior experience, but we’re looking for individuals who possess: \n\n • A ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to help others.\n, • Genuine care for our young people and each other—honesty and empathy are essential.\n, • The resilience to navigate challenging situations.\n, • A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.\n, • The Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification.\n\n \n Your journey as a Team Leader begins with our ‘Care Academy’—a 4-week training program with experienced professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. \n Join the UK’s Leading Special Education and Care Provider\n At Witherslack Group, inclusion is at our core. We’re dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and truly belongs. \n \n As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we embrace individuality and champion diversity—especially regarding neurodiversity. We celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives that each person brings to our community. \n \n We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognized as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices accessible. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll support you every step of the way. \n \n By building a diverse and inclusive team, we can better support the children, young people, and families we serve, ensuring every team member can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. \n \n The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. \n \n For a full job description and person specification, please refer to our resources. \n \n To view our ex-offenders policy, please refer to our resources. \n \n Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH