Children's Team Leader- Matlock

Matlock, United Kingdom Posted on 01/07/2025

Asa national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committedto innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturingand empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional servicesthrough our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinaryteams.

We offer a range of services, including:

• FamilyAssessment
• 16+Supported Living
• LearningDisabilities

Allof our services are designed to provide safety, growth, andindependence for individuals and families.

Our Mission

AtProgressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care.Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliverexcellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With aprofessional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability andprogress, creating lasting value for those we care andsupport.

Your Role as a Team Leader withinChildren's Services :

• Assistwith the care of children and young people aged 12-17, ensuringa homely environment is maintained.
• Contributeto meeting each child's physical, emotional, social, andeducational needs.
• Buildpositive relationships with children and support theirdevelopment while ensuring their safety.
• Promoteindependence by supporting daily tasks such as travel, cooking,and other essential life skills.
• Providemonthly support and challenge supervision.
• Workwithin a team to advocate for children's needs.
• Mentorand develop less experienced staff to enhance theirskills.
• Providesupport and development for all the workers.
• Beflexible to work across different shift patterns, includingwaking nights, day shifts, and sleep-in shifts whereapplicable.

Requirements

OurIdeal Candidate should:

• Havetheir level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma or relevantqualification.
• Eitherhold or willing to work towards a management qualificationpreferred.
• Willingnessto learn and understand awareness of the childrens homesregulations, and quality standards.
• Haveleadership qualities and experience of mentoring and supportingless experienced staff.
• Havea genuine desire to improve lives and promoteself-esteem.
• Demonstrateexcellent communication skills and empathy.
• Staycalm under pressure and work flexibly.

WhatWe Offer:

• Werecognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflectyour Experience and Quantitations
• OurPay Structures are at the forefront of National PayStandards.
• ExcellentOpportunities for career progression pathways creatingopportunities from;

• Supportworker
• SeniorSupport Worker
• TeamLeader
• DeputyManager
• RegisteredManager
• ServiceManager

• Fullinduction program before you start.
• Servicespecific training to refine and enhance your skills.
• Wefully fund your training and qualifications through ourNationally Accredited Training Centre.
• Accessto excellent employee benefits designed to support your health,wellbeing, and personal development.
• Withstrong management support and supervision, you will always havethe guidance, encouragement, that give you the tools andconfidence that you need to thrive in your role andcareer.

Areyou Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speakto our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community!

Dueto the nature of this role, ProgressiveCare conducts enhanced backgroundchecks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) forall hired personnel. Pleasenote that sponsorship is not available for this position, and allapplicants must have the right to work in the UK.