Children's Residential Team Leader

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotas 4 weeks in advance

Regular opportunities for overtime

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression opportunities

Access to holiday pot

24/7 support

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd seeks a dedicated Team Leader to provide high quality, person-centred support in a residential care setting in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and ensure safe, compliant care for a young individual with complex needs.

Experience in complex care and a NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required. You will build trusting relationships with the young person, family and professionals, coordinating plans and ensuring wellbeing.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in a similar role and setting is preferred.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise staff to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred care and implement PBS plans.
• Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments and daily records.
• Work with social workers, healthcare professionals and families to meet needs.
• Coordinate staff rotas, handovers and debriefs to support wellbeing.
• Oversee medication administration, H&S checks and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

PBS knowledge

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a committed Team Leader to provide high quality, person centered support to a young individual with complex care and support needs within a residential care setting in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading children’s healthcare providers

We are looking for people who genuinely want to make a positive difference to the life of the individual they support. The right person will be patient, understanding and willing to build a trusting relationship, while being there for the individual through both their good and more challenging days

As a Team Leader your key duties include:

• Lead shifts and supervise staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred care and implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
• Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments and daily records, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations
• Work closely with social workers, healthcare professionals and families to ensure the young person's needs are met
• Coordinate staff rotas, handovers and post-incident debriefs to maintain consistent care and support staff wellbeing
• Oversee medication administration, health and safety checks, and safeguarding procedures to ensure a safe living environment

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous experience in complex care, homecare, supported living, residential care, nursing care or a similar environment is desirable
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care or support needs
• A caring, compassionate and patient approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build professional and trusting relationships with individuals and their families

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care + experience working in a similar role and setting**

The successful Team Leader will receive an excellent salary of £29,952 - £39,936 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 36-48 hours a week on days & nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Rotas 4 weeks in advance
• Regular opportunities for overtime
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities
• Access to your holiday pot at any time, releasing the funds when you need them most
• 24/7 support, with somebody always on hand to advise and help

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