Team Leader - Childrens and Young Peoples Services
Team Leader - Childrens and Young Peoples Services
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Job Title: Team Leader Children and Young People Residential home
Location: Staines Surrey
Salary:per annum (inc sleeps)
Next Steps: Apply now or contact Brooklea at Liquid Personnel for more information
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support worker or Team Leader to join a fantastic home for children and young people aged between the ages of 9 and 17 who may have experiencedsocial emotional and mental healthneeds. You will be joining a national provider whohave a reputation for providing outstanding levels of care and commitments to young people and their families.
Your key responsibilities as the Team Leader:
As the Team Leader your main responsibility is to lead and direct your team to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. You will work with the Registered Manager and deputy of the home to establish and maintain standards and monitor the delivery of high quality child centred care to children and young people referred to the home in accordance with policies and procedures. You will identify areas for continuous improvement and adopt a therapeutic approach to care leading by example. You will integrate as part of the rota undertaking shifts and sleepins as required and will help to organise the rota and tasks for your team. The role is a great development opportunity with lots of new skills to learn and a chance to really make a difference to the children and young people.
Essential Requirement:
The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable and dynamic individual who can use their previous experience and understanding of childrens residential services to ensure the home staff and young people thrive. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and lead your team to greatness. You must have the following:
- A Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
- Good knowledge around Childrens Homes regulations 2015 Childrens Homes Regulations including the quality standards
- Hold at least 3 years experience within a childrens residential homes and 1 years experience at a Senior or Team Leader level
- Hold a Full UK driving licence
Benefits:
- 500 golden hello bonus (after successfully passing probation)
- Ofsted bonuses
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts on cinema trips electronics fashion home and garden travel groceries gifts utilities health and fitness
- Birthday treats
- Long service and employee of the month awards
- Employee assistance and counselling service wellbeing support and advice
Employment Type
Full-Time
