Team Leader Residential

Role: Team Leader Residential (Deputy Manager)

Location:Headington Oxon

Salary: 31100 per annum (dependant on qualifications and experience) Plus 700 on call allowance. 37 hours a week.

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026 Full Time 37 hours a 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.

Development and Career Progression:

• Work towards gaining your Level 5 Diploma fully funded and supported by us!
• Clear pathways for progression into roles such as Service Co-ordinator Registered Manager or Area Manager.

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 688000 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.

About the Service:

Viking House is an overnight 6 bedded short break residential service suitable for children and young people up to the age of 18 years of age with physical and/or learning disabilities to include complex health and behavioural care needs.

We work to reduce the impact of the disability on the childs day to day life by providing support for them to participate make choices enjoy new experiences make friendships and be part of their local community. At the same time parents and carers can have a much-needed break knowing their child is in a safe fun and enriching environment.

You will lead a team of support workers who are supporting the children with their day-to-day personal needs. Working with your team and the children to assess individual needs to develop tailored care plans. You will help to maintain a safe and fun environment for both staff and children within the home and whilst out and about in the community.

About the role:

We are looking for a Team Leader to manage andleada team ofresidentialprofessionalsand other staff as directed in thedeliveryof a 24-hour rota (includingmanagementof shifts). You will also Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.

You will be passionate committed and resilient we will be honest the role can at sometimes be emotionally and physically challenging but its also fun and diverse. You will feel a huge sense of reward by being able to help in the best way possible If this all sounds ideal then you are exactly who we are looking for.

You will helpourYoungPeople by:

• Building positive relationships by providing emotional supporttoyoungpeople with challengingemotionaland socialdifficulties.
• Taking the lead with case/care planningmanagement.
• Carrying out regular reviews of young peoples care notes ofsupport.
• Supervising supporting and training the staff team/volunteers.
• Personal care administration of medication and clinical procedures.
• Supporting all aspects of the childrens care health and wellbeing.
• Going to EHC meetings also reviewssafeguarding conferences and court work.
• Deputising in the managers absence.

Lets talk about your skills and what we need:

• A minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce Social Care Pathway/Residential Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/managementrole.
• Experience in managing andprioritising work.
• Acommitment to going that extra mile.
• Experience of working with childrenwithchallenging behavioural emotional and complex needs.
• An excellent understanding ofsafeguarding.

Good to know.

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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

Contact:Sarah Manderfield or email us atquoting reference 11873

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

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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Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Action for Children - Driven by Love

Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services