Communities Lead - Permanent (full time)

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£43,180 - £50,444 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children s Homes means being a part of a young person s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our team leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our team leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in You ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a team leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers. We re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. What we do for you We know you re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus you ll get: Salary: Base salary of £35,400 - £42,664 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you ll do up to 3 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £2,880 per year) and Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,500 Responsibility Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You ll work hard at WG, so you ll be rewarded with 7 weeks holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group plus you could join our Aspire future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you re at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone s differences as that s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don t need experience, but there are a few things we ll be looking for from you: A can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you ve held for at least 12 months This role requires you to have the Level 3 Children s Residential Care qualification You ll start life as a Team Leader by joining our Care Academy 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK s best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
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Oxford
Job Type:
FullTime

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