Care Team Leader

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Team Leader in Residential Childcare to support children and young people aged 8-18 years. This full-time position requires strong leadership skills and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, including holiday entitlement and a health & wellbeing programme.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Casual dress code

On-site parking

Store discounts

Birthday bonus

Referral programme

Paid sleep-ins (£70 per night)

Pension contributions into NEST Scheme

Sage Employee Benefits Scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or similar role.
• Ideally, 2 years' experience in Ofsted residential childcare.
• Strong leadership skills and effective team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager in service operations and ensure high standards of care.
• Lead a team in a fast-paced environment and oversee care plan implementation.
• Supervise care staff, delegate tasks, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Opportunity: Team Leader in Residential Childcare

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader with ideally 2 years' experience in Ofsted residential childcare to join a care provider supporting children and young people aged 8-18 years. This full-time role offers a salary of £14.75 per hour plus £70.50 per sleep-in and additional benefits.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the manager in all aspects of service operations, ensuring high standards of care.
2. Lead a team of dedicated professionals in a fast-paced environment.
3. Oversee the implementation of care plans and contribute to policy development.
4. Supervise care staff, delegate tasks, and ensure compliance with organizational guidelines.
5. Organize and lead activities promoting a healthy lifestyle, such as cycling, swimming, and games.
6. Attend meetings and support staff development and ongoing training.
7. Administer medication as required and maintain accurate records.
8. Provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for residents.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience as a Care Team Leader, Residential Support Worker, Keyworker, Support Worker, Childcare Worker, or similar role.
• Ideally, 2 years' experience in Ofsted residential childcare.
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and effective team management abilities.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Casual dress code
• On-site parking
• Store discounts
• Birthday bonus
• Referral programme
• Paid sleep-ins (£70 per night)
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme
• Sage Employee Benefits Scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Apply now to join a dynamic team and advance your career in residential childcare.

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