Children's Residential Team Leader

Safer Hand Solutions; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national children's residential care company is seeking a Children's Services Team Leader in Dudley to lead a team of care staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in a supervisory role and a strong background in child protection. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies, and supporting children's welfare. This is a fantastic opportunity for those committed to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Service

Pension contributions

Professional training and development

Wellbeing Programme

Recommend a Friend scheme

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a children's setting.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a team of care staff.
• Conducting staff meetings and appraisals.
• Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of young people.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle challenging behaviours

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 Residential Childcare

Job description

Children's Services Team Leader

Dudley, DY5

£14.22 per hour + £67.50 per sleep in

My client is a well-known, national Children's Residential Care Company. Renowned in the sector. Offering a range of services which include modern residential care for children, young people and adults and operate a significant range of supported living schemes that include individual flats, houses and grouped accommodation arrangements. My client believes that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children should be part of a community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Children's Home in Dudley, which has been rated as GOOD with Ofsted and works extremely well with external agencies including local authorities.

In return for hard work and commitment you can expect, in addition to competitive pay and conditions and a range of benefits, to have a high-quality induction and ongoing training and development.

As the Team Leader in Dudley home, you will be responsible for deputising in the Deputy Managers' absence and supporting the Support Workers.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a team of care staff in Dudley children's residential home.
• Providing guidance, support, and mentorship to staff.
• Ensuring the team adheres to policies, procedures, and safeguarding regulations.
• Conducting staff meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews.
• Supporting with staff rotas and shift planning.
• Ensuring the wellbeing, safety and welfare of the young people in the home.
• Responding appropriately to any incidents, safeguarding concerns or disclosures.
• Providing emotional and practical support to children, ensuring their needs are met.
• Creating and maintaining care plans tailored to individual children's needs.
• Encouraging children's independence, life skills, and positive behaviours.
• Supporting with education, activities, and social engagement.
• Addressing and managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques.
• Maintaining accurate records of children's care plans, daily logs, and incidents.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards.
• Completing risk assessments and following health and safety protocols.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with legislation and organizational policies.
• Participating in inspections and audits, providing evidence of good practice.
• Working alongside social workers, therapists, teachers, and healthcare professionals.
• Attending and contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/4 Residential Childcare.
• Experience working within a Children's setting, at least 2 years.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Safeguarding training and knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Empathy, patience, and resilience when working with vulnerable children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviours effectively.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Service including free & confidential advice on a range of issues including medical, financial, housing, legal and tax.
• Pension contributions.
• Professional training, development, and career pathways.
• Wellbeing Programme.
• Recommend a Friend scheme.
• Long Service Awards.

If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Dudley area and would like to learn more, then please contact SaferHandCare and ask for Anna Ashley. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration.

Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.