Children's Residential Team Leader

Key Health; Irthlingborough; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career progression

Training & development

Supportive management

Descripción de la vacante

Key Health in Handsworth is seeking a Children's Residential Team Leader to join a dedicated residential childcare team. You will support the Deputy Manager and provide day-to-day leadership to Residential Support Workers while delivering child-centred care.

The role offers progression into Deputy Manager or Registered Manager positions, ongoing training, and a supportive management team. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and be committed to safeguarding and high standards of care.

Formación

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children and young people in a residential care setting.
• Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Shift Leader or Team Leader is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Residential Support Workers.
• Coordinate shifts and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home.
• Deliver high-quality care to children and young people with complex needs.
• Support staff with behaviour management, de-escalation and safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are followed.
• Conduct staff supervisions and support ongoing development.
• Maintain accurate care records, incident reports and daily documentation.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and positive environment for children.
• Work closely with management, social workers and external professionals.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding procedures and organisational policies.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Team motivation

Educación

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Descripción del empleo

Location: Irthlingborough

Salary: From £15.00 per hour

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Children's Residential Care

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Children's Residential Team Leader to join a dedicated residential childcare team in Handsworth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking to progress into a leadership role or an existing Team Leader seeking a new opportunity.

You will support the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, child-centred care to children and young people with complex needs, while providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to Residential Support Workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motive and support a team of Residential Support Workers.
• Coordinate shifts and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home.
• Deliver high-quality care to children and young people with complex needs.
• Support staff with behaviour management, de-escalation and safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are followed.
• Conduct staff supervisions and support ongoing development.
• Maintain accurate care records, incident reports and daily documentation.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and positive environment for children.
• Work closely with management, social workers and external professionals.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding procedures and organisational policies.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children and young people in a residential care setting.
• Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Shift Leader or Team Leader is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours and using de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to lead, motive and support colleagues.
• Good communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Ability to meet enhanced DBS and safer recruitment requirements.

Desirable Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs, autism, learning disabilities or challenging behaviours.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay starting from £15.00 per hour.
• Opportunities for career progression into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive management and an established residential childcare team.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and relevant employment references.