Deputy Team Leader (Education)

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Team Leader to ensure exceptional care and support for young people. This role involves supervising Key Workers, maintaining accurate records, and overseeing childcare functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential childcare and a Level 3 Diploma, along with strong relationship-building skills. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the lives of children with complex needs, and enjoy a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, including health plans and a contributory pension.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Life Insurance (two times your salary)

Comprehensive induction and training

Full school holidays

Health plans

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare is essential.
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Key Workers and maintain accurate casework records.
• Oversee all residential admin and childcare functions in the Team Leader's absence.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Relationship building

Resilience

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)

Job description

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Deputy Team Leader

As a Deputy Team Leader, you’ll ensure our young people receive the best care and support. This role involves working directly with young people and assisting the Care Manager to promote outstanding childcare practices within the school.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervise Key Workers, encouraging effective evaluation, monitoring, planning, and reviewing for each young person.
2. Maintain full and accurate casework records and make sound decisions during case conferences, reviews, and planning meetings.
3. In the absence of the Team Leader, oversee all residential admin and childcare functions and be responsible for the school during specific evenings and weekends, including sleep-in duties when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in residential childcare.
• Ideally, a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children and parents.
• Resilience and understanding of the challenges involved.
• Full UK driving licence.

About Oversands School

Oversands School is an independent, specialist residential and day school in rural Cumbria, catering to pupils aged 8 to 19 with diverse and challenging needs, including behavioural issues and other conditions affecting academic progress.

Our Commitment

We strive to provide exceptional care and education, exceeding expectations for children with complex needs. Our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams contribute to our reputation for excellence, aiming to enhance life opportunities for our pupils.

Benefits

Our package includes a competitive salary (£30,060 - £32,115), contributory pension, Life Insurance (two times your salary), comprehensive induction and training, full school holidays, and additional benefits like health plans, Employee Assistance, and Cycle to Work Scheme. DBS checks are conducted and paid for by us.

Join Us

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all community sections and are an equal opportunities employer.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Helen Park at 015395 52604. Please see our full job description, person specification, and policies on our website.