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As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.
We offer a range of services, including:
- Family Assessment
- Childrens Residential
- 16+ Supported Living
- Learning Disabilities
All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families.
Our Mission
At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support.
Your Role as a Team Leader within Childrens Services:
- Assist with the care of children and young people aged 12-17, ensuring a homely environment is maintained.
- Contribute to meeting each childs physical, emotional, social, and educational needs.
- Build positive relationships with children and support their development while ensuring their safety.
- Promote independence by supporting daily tasks such as travel, cooking, and other essential life skills.
- Provide monthly support and challenge supervision.
- Work within a team to advocate for children's needs.
- Mentor and develop less experienced staff to enhance their skills.
- Provide support and development for all the workers.
- Be flexible to work across different shift patterns, including waking nights, day shifts, and sleep-in shifts where applicable.
Our Ideal Candidate should:
- Have their level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma or relevant qualification.
- Either hold or willing to work towards a management qualification preferred.
- Willingness to learn and understand awareness of the children homes regulations, and quality standards.
- Have leadership qualities and experience of mentoring and supporting less experienced staff.
- Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy.
- Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly.
What We Offer:
Excellent Pay & Rewards
- We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your Experience and Qualifications
- Our Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay Standards.
- Auto-Enrolment on to our Employer Pension Contribution Scheme.
Career Progression & Development
Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from;
- Support worker
- Senior Support Worker
- Team Leader
- Deputy Manager
- Registered Manager
- Service Manager
Comprehensive Training & Qualifications
- Full induction program before you start.
- Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills.
- We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre.
Wellbeing Program
- Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development.
A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment
With strong management support and supervision, you will always have the guidance, encouragement, that give you the tools and confidence that you need to thrive in your role and career.
Are you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care?
Speak to our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community!
**Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.**
