Team Leader Residential

Role: Team Leader Residential

Salary:Up to 33400 per annum (depending on experience)

Location:Aston Clinton Buckinghamshire

Contract/Hours:Permanent/Full Time - 37 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 671000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

A bitabout the role

As Team Leader youll play a crucial role in leading and coordinating a dedicated team of residential support workers to provide exceptional care and support to our young gentleman. Your responsibilities will include providing strong leadership guidance and mentorship to the supporting team ensuring they deliver consistent high-quality care that meets the young gentlemans individual needs and preferences. You will develop and implement personalised support plans in collaboration with the care team family members and other professionals monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of these plans and adjusting as necessary to promote his well-being and development. Conducting regular team meetings to facilitate communication address challenges and foster a positive work environment is also key.

Youll provide ongoing training and professional development to enhance the skills and knowledge of the support team help management with staff rotors ensuring adequate coverage to meet the young gentlemans 4:1 support and deputise when necessary.

Youll lead by example demonstrating a compassionate respectful and person-centred approach to care. In addition to these responsibilities as Team Leader you will ensure compliance with all relevant policies procedures and regulatory requirements including safeguarding health and safety and data protection.

About the service

Maybrook is in the picturesque village of Aston Clinton Buckinghamshire it is a beautifully renovated home designed to provide our young person his forever home.

Our dedicated team offer person-centred care tailored to the unique needs of our young person.

At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to supporting him through a diverse range of needs including autism and behaviours of concern. We believe in fostering an environment that promotes growth understanding and stability enabling the young person to thrive in a safe and nurturing setting. Join us in making a meaningful impact in their life and be part of a compassionate team dedicated providing exceptional care.

How youll help to create brighter futures

• Having a good understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable care experienced young people.
• Having a good understanding of the challenges of working within the management team in a residential setting.
• Having the confidence and ability to engage with other professionals and contribute meaningfully to multi-agency meetings.
• Preparing care plans and risk management reports.
• Having good leadership skills and the ability to provide support and guidance to the staff team.
• Being a creative thinker and having a solution focused approach.

Lets talk about you.

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge Were looking for someone with a can do attitude to join our team. Ideally youll have:

• An NVQ Level 3 in social care is desirable but we are very open to relevant experience rather than a qualification.
• The ability to motivate and lead a team supporting and making decisions under pressure.
• Working with young adults their families and carers to promote and to ensure the safeguarding and the welfare of the child / young person.
• The ability to evidence a high standard of written and verbal communication including care plans.
• Experience of leading a team/supervising staff in a similar role

Good to know

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.

Contact: Shannon Neander or email us atquoting reference 11447

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

For Children Service roles only:Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Dont meet every single requirement

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

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