Children's Homes Team Leader - Mental Health

• Are you passionate about providing a safe place for vulnerable children to call home?


• Do you have transferable skills and want to be part of a growing business?


• Ever considered a rewarding career in care with an ambitious and dedicated residential service who will support your career with amazing development opportunities?

If yes, apply today!

Are looking for that next step in your career, we are hiring for a Team Leader to join the team. If you have worked caring for Adults or Children but now looking for progression we would love to hear from you!

This role has a starting salary of £26,000 per annum based on a 40-hour week and you'll also earn through sleep in's (£45 for a weekday sleep-in and £50 at the weekend), additional overtime is available should you wish to do more shifts. 

About the role

You will join our home in Tadley (commutable transport links from Basingstoke) supporting Children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will be a positive role model for the children within Amegreen Children’s Services, offering care and support to the children, providing structure, consistency, and nurturing as part of day-to-day living, always ensuring the safety of each child.

To support the Registered Manager in the supervision and support of the staff with their tasks, review documents including casework files and risk management, organise the rota, assisting the children with their daily routines and ensure the day to day running of the home is clean, tidy and organised.

There will be great days where you will laugh, play games and bring joy to the children but there will be times where the children may shout, swear and cry, but by listening to them, guiding, and offering comfort during challenging times your kindness, you will find this role really rewarding and see more of those great days!

About Us

Amegreen Children’s Services is an established and respected provider of residential children’s homes having been established in 2013. Our independent children’s homes are rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and provide therapeutic care to children between the ages of 5 and 18 who are unable to live with their families.

What we will offer you

Holiday

• Private use of company caravan (when not in use for our children)


• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Progression

• We want to support you with your career; therefore, we’ll give you the support you need to progress and develop your skills - this includes further qualifications and developing into a more senior role

Medical and Wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan – claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments such as dentists, opticians, sports massages plus many more.


• Free Flu jabs


• Sick pay (after probationary period)


• Employee Assistance Programme

Financial

• Salary, we are offering you a competitive base salary of £26,000 for 40 hours per week


• Bonus – sleep-in's are paid at £45 per weekday and £50 at the weekend. You could be earning up to £28,075 per year but you can earn even more if you want to do additional sleep-ins


• Company pension


• Car scheme available for Electric vehicle leases


• Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts

• All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card, this offers amazing discounts on, family days out, holidays, cinema trips, retail stores plus more! The discounts are endless...


• Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors.


• Discounts with local companies including a Leisure Centre and Chiropractor

Reward and Recognition

• Long service award – discretionary bonus after 5, 10 and 15 years of employment with Amegreen


• Employee of the month discretionary reward

Referrals

• Recommend a friend and earn up to £500!

Equality and Diversity:

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.