Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Stone
Salary: Up to £37,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts
Service: Children's Residential Home
Service Users: Children and Young People who have experienced early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
Experience Required: Experience within a Residential Children's Home setting

The Home

Our client operates a children's residential home specialising in supporting young people who have experienced trauma, neglect and abuse. They are a rapidly expanding organisation offering a competitive salary, bespoke training package and enhanced sleep-in payments. The home is committed to delivering high-quality care in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

Who we are looking for

An experienced and committed Team Leader who can lead shifts effectively and support the team in delivering consistent, high quality care.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading shifts with Residential Support Workers
• Ensuring all risks are managed in line with company policies and procedures
• Communicating effectively with the team regarding daily plans
• Completing reports and documentation using paperless systems and tools
• Reviewing care plans and associated documentation
• Providing positive parenting
• Demonstrating strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Supporting children in a calm, empathetic and professional manner
• Participating in continuing professional development
• Contributing to a progressive and committed team culture

You must hold a full manual UK driving licence.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references prior to employment.

Training / Qualifications

Quality bespoke training package and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £37,000
• Generous sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years' service
• Access to employee wellbeing programme

Ethos

Our client places the interests of children, young people and employees at the heart of the service and is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare at all times.

Culture

Professional, passionate and team focused environment with a commitment to high standards of care.

Sponsorship is not available.

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent).
• Candidates with only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered.
• You require sponsorship - no sponsorship available.
• Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.

How to apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's dedicated team, apply today. To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

Contact

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