Care Team Leader
ALDERWASLEY HALL SIXTH FORM
Salary: £23,790.00 - £24,102.00 - dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours:- 40 hours per week over 52 weeks (10 weeks holiday)
Location:- Alderwasley Hall Sixth Form
What we will offer you:-- 10 weeks holiday
- Free DBS
- Career progression opportunities
- Free meals while on shift
- Wellness Scheme
- Paid training hours
- Overtime available
- Free onsite parking
- – Upon starting in this role you would qualify for a Blue Light Card – a discount service for the social care sector providing members with discounts online and on the high street. Read more at: https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/
About us:-
Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form provides exceptional education for day and residential students aged 5 to 20. We transform the lives of young people with High-Functioning ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Asperger’s Syndrome, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Developmental Language Disorder.We are also highly experienced in meeting associated diagnoses and needs, such as Selective Mutism, anxieties and phobias. Our goal for every one of our students is to be happy and healthy with a sense of belonging and purpose.
The role:-
The opportunity has arisen at Alderwasley Hall School Sixth Form for a Team Leader on our Residential Care. You will be a member of a strong team that has been judged as Good by Ofsted. We are looking for motivated, committed and competent individuals who can make a positive difference to our students.A strong awareness of safeguarding practice is essential as well as being able to promote equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.
You will be a mentor and leader and provide support and advice to your colleagues. The role of Team Leader requires you to be a positive role model for others and have an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
All staff must be flexible and willing to work shifts that include some evenings, weekends, school holidays (including Bank Holidays) and sleep-ins.
Essential Criteria:-
Successful applicants should be:-- enthusiastic, patient, understanding and have excellent team working skills.
- You must hold a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Caring for Children and Young People
- Have at least two years direct experience in residential child care.
- A strong background of working with children.
- Have no recent record of disciplinary or concerns about their practice.
This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your career for a future management position!
This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates.Closing Date:- Thursday 23rd January 2025
If you would like more information about the role please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488096 Ext: 12103.
Alderwasley Hall School & Sixth Form and The SENAD Group are committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks.The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.
Alderwasley Hall School Sixth Form, Derby Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4BN