Residential Care Team Lead - Nurturing & Impact

New Forest Care Ltd; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

In-house training

Funded professional qualifications - L

Recommend-a-friend

Rewards program

Sick pay

Workplace pension

Blue Light Card

Meals provided on shift

On-site parking

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

New Forest Care Ltd is seeking an experienced residential childcare practitioner to become Team Lead, guiding a team of Support Workers and ensuring safe, nurturing care for children with complex needs within our therapeutic framework.

The role requires at least one year in residential childcare, a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, a valid UK driving licence, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Compassionate, resilient and able to be a positive role model.
• Flexible and able to work a residential care rota including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Support Workers and provide day-to-day guidance.
• Be accountable for team performance and staffing allocations.
• Promote the ethos and values of New Forest Care.
• Carry out duties of a Support Worker to a high standard.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Positive role model

Flexible scheduling

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

New Forest Care Ltd is seeking an experienced residential childcare practitioner to become Team Lead, guiding a team of Support Workers and ensuring safe, nurturing care for children with complex needs within our therapeutic framework.

The role requires at least one year in residential childcare, a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, a valid UK driving licence, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. You must be eligible to work in the UK.