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We are looking for responsible, caring, hard working individuals to join our already excellent team. Ideally with experience in residential care and an awareness of child protection & safeguarding, however not essential as full training will be given. We provide a competitive salary and good training and performance bonuses.

You will be expected to provide high quality care for up to 4 young people. This will include supporting our young people physically and emotionally. The main function of this role is the responsibility to provide a safe, nurturing environment, ensuring the best possible care to our young people.

Salary is dependant on qualifications and experience, the competitive salary also includes additional pay for sleep ins - £62.74 per sleep and performance bonuses. No qualifications or previous experience required, you just need to be committed and have a passion for our young people enabling us to help enhance their quality of life and future. Our dedicated team will provide training to equip you with the necessary skills to deliver these beliefs.

We are looking for responsible, caring, hard working individuals to join our already excellent team. Ideally with experience in residential care and an awareness of child protection & safeguarding, however not essential as full training will be given. You will be expected to provide high quality care for up to 4 young people throughout the night.

Salary is dependant on qualifications and experience and also includes performance bonuses. No qualifications or previous experience required, you just need to be committed and have a passion for our young people enabling us to help enhance their quality of life and future. Our dedicated team will provide training to equip you with the necessary skills to deliver these beliefs.

We are currently looking to recruit a Team Leader for our residential children's home in Shrewsbury; we are an Ofsted rated Outstanding provider.

We operate in the area of Shropshire, caring for children/young people with learning disabilities.

We are committed to transforming young people's lives and experiences, to support young people to develop their personal, social, and emotional well-being and to guide them in all aspects of their lives. We endeavour to achieve the best outcomes for each young person in an individualised and unique way.

The purpose of the Team Leader role is briefly as follows:

• Provide high quality therapeutic support to young people as part of Unique Care Group's service, acting as a leader, role model and co-ordinator of shifts.

• Contribute actively to the creation and maintenance of a therapeutic, homely environment, taking into account the child/young person's wishes and preferences.

• Understand, contribute to and deliver the young person's Care Plan on a daily basis and ensure that all the basic physical needs of the children/young people are met, providing guidance to colleagues in this regard.

• Make and support others to make decisions that are in the best interests of the children/young people and the organisation at all times, providing direction and challenging poor practice.

• Be alert to signs of distress, neglect or abuse, ensuring that the children/young people are supported, monitored and protected.

• Know, understand and role model Unique Care Group's cultural and behavioural expectations

We can offer you:

Competitive hourly rates of pay between £13.40 And £13.70 per hour and sleep in rates at £62.00 plus 2 hours pay

A welcome bonus of £1,000 subject to terms

A company culture where people are valued, genuinely and consistently supported and their contributions are recognised.

A firm emphasis on learning and development.

Career development opportunities: we are a growing company and we develop our staff and regularly promote from within.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent