Team Leader Whinfell School, Kendal 42 per week (52 working weeks per annum) Salary £32,672.64 per annum We are now recruiting for a Team Leader who has a genuine passion for care and who wants to make a difference to the lives of the young people we support. You will have the ability to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first Who we are: Whinfell School is located on two sites in the picturesque town of Kendal, Cumbria and forms both home and school with outstanding facilities to enable students to learn, progress and grow as individuals. We have a proud and successful tradition of supporting students between the ages of 11-19 years with Autism Spectrum Condition, complex needs and associated learning difficulties. The dedicated team recognise the success and want to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people and adults as part of the ongoing developments that are taking place across all areas of the provision. As a Team Leader you will: Lead by example and lead shifts when requiredAssist with rota management where requiredObserve and monitor the wellbeing of the individuals we supportTo provide appropriate physical and emotional support to young people in residence through the work of a team of care staff within a residential environment.Effective management of a team, which involves motivating, coaching, managing performance via probation/appraisal and auditing the quality of care. ..... full job details .....