Are you an experienced Residential Care Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career and begin your journey into management?
We have an exciting and rare opportunity for two Senior Leads to join our team. One position is permanent and full-time, while the second is a fixed-term role covering maternity leave.
This is an excellent development opportunity for a Residential Care Practitioner who is eager to build leadership experience and develop the skills and knowledge required for future management positions.
As a Senior Lead, you will support the Deputy Manager and Team Leader in leading and developing the team, while assisting with the day-to-day running of the home to ensure high-quality care and support for our residents.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who can be positive role models for others, demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development, embrace new challenges, and confidently take on additional responsibilities.
Position: Senior Lead
Location: Caergwrle, Wrexham
Type: Full-Time, a rota that promotes a healthy work life balance with 2 shifts on and 4 days off plus rota'd sleep in duties.
Salary: £30,656 up to £31,605 per annum inclusive of 26 sleep in duties.
What you’ll do:
The role involves leading a care team in line with QEwC Ltd’s ethos to create a safe, supportive environment that meets young people’s needs, prioritises safeguarding, and delivers positive daily living experiences guided by each individual’s support plan.
The position includes directing staff to meet operational and legislative expectations through clear communication, supporting the home’s management when required, and working collaboratively with education providers to promote each young person’s formal learning.
Although the role can be challenging at times, the work is hugely rewarding.
You will receive a warm welcome at QEWC, along with a supportive induction programme and comprehensive training to help you settle into your role. Ongoing training and support is provided.
We’re looking for Senior Lead's who are
- Motivated and passionate about providing excellent care
- Driven, determined and extremely positive
- Caring, resilient with a can do attitude
- Holds a valid full UK driving licence
- Always striving to achieve the best and inspire others to do the same
- It is essential for applicants to have a minimum of one years experience working within Children's Residential Care.
Perks and Rewards:
Enjoy discounted perks through our employee assistance programme, access to our healthcare cash plan, fully funded training and learning and development opportunities, free meals on shift and generous annual leave entitlement.
Apply Now:
If would like to make a difference, and want to be part of a stable, growing, and caring organisation where you can thrive, submit your CV today to become a Senior Lead.
We are welcoming informal chats about the role, please call HR Manager Alice Slim on 01978 760034 or email [email protected]
QEwC Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, the cost to be met by QEWC. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,656.00-£31,605.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- Minimum of 1-year residential experience within childcare - This is an essential requirement of the role.
Licence/Certification:
- Manual Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
