Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Vacancies in Natland and Kendal
Salary: £31,586- £33,366 + Benefits
Hours: 39 hours per week (shifts)

We are seeking a Team Leader to join an incredible organisation providing support and education to young children between the ages of 6 to 12 years old who have come from traumatic backgrounds.

The service is a 24-hour programme which focuses on helping children to form positive relationships and enable them to increase their self-esteem, and acquire the skills they need both at home and at school.

Skills / Experience:

Please note you must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle

- Previous extensive experience of working with young people aged 6 - 12 in a residential social care setting
- Experience of handling conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes
- Experience of working in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Level 3 Children and Young People Workforce Diploma or willingness and ability to obtain within 12 months
- Good level of numeracy, literacy and IT
- Excellent verbal communication skills on the phone and in person with staff, children / young people, schools, statutory agencies and families

Benefits:

An environment that cares about the adults
A comprehensive induction into our approach, ethos and working practices - what we do and why
ATC Internal Diploma - the knowledge and research behind our approach - with a £500 payment on completion
Training - ATC funds all mandatory training, DBS check, and NVQ 3 if required
Flexible Rota’s - planned for staff health and well-being
Clinical consultation - Adult and Child, solution focused
Nest pension scheme enrolment

Physical and Mental Health support:

Confidential counsellor - our work can be difficult and emotionally challenging
Wellness group - staff lead well-being activities
Free gym and discounted treatments at Netherwood Hotel
Bike to work scheme

Career progression:

We believe in growing and learning. Our career pathways are creative and flexible. Do what you enjoy and develop what your good at. We will support you and fund courses we believe will benefit you and our children.