Team Leader
Job Summary
Team Leader Childrens Residential Home
Location: Oswestry
Salary: 37810.22 per annum (inclusive of sleeps)
Working Hours: 2 on 4 off shift pattern
Service: Childrens Residential Home
Service Users: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Qualifications Required: Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Experience Required: Minimum 18 months experience within a Childrens Residential Home (near-qualified candidates with 60% completion of their qualification will be considered)
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (69 Month Maternity Cover)
Sponsorship is not available
The Home
Number of Beds: 3
Location: Oswestry
Young Peoples Needs: EBD
Team: Established staff team with a newly appointed experienced Registered Manager
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Team Leader who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people. You will lead shifts support the development of the staff team and help create a safe nurturing and structured environment for young people.
Previous experience within an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people
Good understanding of safeguarding risk management and care planning
Resilient adaptable and able to lead by example
Confident with record keeping and IT systems
Why Join This Home
Join a well-established 3-bed EBD service
Work alongside an experienced and supportive management team
Be part of a stable and established staff team
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Potential opportunities for a permanent position at the end of the maternity cover period
Excellent progression opportunities across the wider organisation
Additional Screening Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is preferred
Level 3 Residential Childcare is not equivalent to Health & Social Care qualifications
Applicants from Healthcare NHS Adult Care Supported Living Domiciliary Care Nursing Homes Mental Health Services or similar settings without Childrens Residential experience will not be considered
Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered
Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home will not be considered.
Additional Opportunities
Qualified Residential Care Workers who are not currently seeking progression may also be considered for opportunities within our clients residential services.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a dedicated and supportive team apply today.
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