Job Description

Ready to step into a role where you can genuinely change lives and lead an amazing team while you're at it?

At Northridge Care Group, we're all about giving children and young people with complex needs the care, support, and stability they deserve. And right now, we're on the lookout for a passionate, hands-on Senior Team Leader who's excited about helping both staff and young people thrive.

Salary: Up to 38,000 per annum

Hours: average 39.2 per week

Shift pattern: 5 week rolling rota: 2 days on, 3 days off, including sleep ins.

Annual Leave: Increasing each year up to 5 years.

What you'll be doing:

Leading and inspiring a dedicated care team Being the go-to role model, mentor, and support for staff Championing young people as a key worker, listening to them, safeguarding them, helping them reach their potential Getting stuck into care planning, audits and everything that keeps us Ofsted-sharp Creating a safe, structured, nurturing home where young people can grow and succeed Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager
What we're looking for:

NVQ Level 3/4 in Children & Young People (or equivalent/working towards) Experience in residential childcare, especially with emotional and behavioural needs Confidence supervising or leading a team Plenty of resilience, empathy, and passion for empowering young people
Why Northridge? Because we look after our people too:

Excellent pay scales & company pension Career development & progression opportunities In-depth training & support from day one Generous recognition & loyalty schemes Employee of the Quarter bonuses, Employee of the Year bonuses, bonuses linked to company performance and much more Company-paid team building, seasonal functions & events Refer-a-friend schemes
If you're a natural leader who thrives on making a difference and lifting others up, we want you on our team.

Apply now and take the next step with Northridge Care Group.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 38,000.00 per year

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

driver's licence (required) Level 3/4 in Children's Residential (required)
Work Location: In person