Team Leader - Children's Home

Team Leader - Children's Residential Care - Kent - Up to £15.24 - 4 Bed EBD Home About the Company

We are a well established, independent social care organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people. We look for a passionate Team Leader to support the Registered Service Manager and Deputy Manager in leading the service and ensuring the highest standards of care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the team to deliver high quality care in line with individual care plans.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to residential care staff.
• Oversee and contribute to the development and review of care plans, ensuring consistent, trauma informed care.
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with daily operations and home standards.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure all procedures are followed and concerns addressed.
• Build strong relationships with professionals, families and external agencies.
• Support the training, mentoring and development of new and existing staff.
• Contribute to home maintenance, records, budgets and reporting systems.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Level4 Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma with a social care pathway or equivalent (essential/working towards).
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation relating to Ofsted registered children's homes (essential).
• Experience in working in relevant health and social care settings.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and prioritising workload.
• Information and communication technology.

Attributes

• Empowering, approachable and compassionate leader.
• Passion for helping young people to achieve their goals and reach their potential.
• Promotes independence and a person centred approach.
• Confident, influential and inspiring manner.
• Resilient, professional, reliable, flexible and adaptive.