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Team Leader- OFSTED
Kendal, Cumbria
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 32673.00 - 32673.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Caretech
- Closes
- 22 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Team Leader
Whinfell School, Kendal
42 per week (52 working weeks per annum)
Salary GBP32,672.64 per annum
We are now recruiting for a Team Leader who has a genuine passion for care and who wants to make a difference to the lives of the young people we support. You will have the ability to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first
Who we are:
Whinfell School is located on two sites in the picturesque town of Kendal, Cumbria and forms both home and school with outstanding facilities to enable students to learn, progress and grow as individuals. We have a proud and successful tradition of supporting students between the ages of 11-19 years with Autism Spectrum Condition, complex needs and associated learning difficulties.
The dedicated team recognise the success and want to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people and adults as part of the ongoing developments that are taking place across all areas of the provision.
As a Team Leader you will:
Lead by example and lead shifts when requiredAssist with rota management where requiredObserve and monitor the wellbeing of the individuals we supportTo provide appropriate physical and emotional support to young people in residence through the work of a team of care staff within a residential environment.Effective management of a team, which involves motivating, coaching, managing performance via probation/appraisal and auditing the quality of care. This role is critical in ensuring that 'The Children's Home Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards' are exceeded. It also provides the opportunity to develop and improve practice.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Level 3 RQF Child and Young Person's Workforce qualification or equivalent (Essential)Proven supervisory experience in a leadership roleStrong communication skills to effectively engage with team members and clientsAbility to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needsValid driving license and experience in driving, particularly in a care home settingFamiliarity with IT systems to support operational efficiency in senior care environments Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full reference checks.
Cambian will conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Ad ID: 5417467139
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