Residential Children's Home Team Leader

Beaufort Care Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential childcare provider is seeking a Team Leader for their children’s homes in West End, Southampton. The role involves safeguarding children, providing mentorship, and planning activities to support their emotional development. A minimum NVQ Level 3/4 in Children and at least one year of experience in the sector is required. The position offers a salary of approximately £34,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience within the residential children’s home sector.
• Empathetic and effective communicators, able to form trusted relationships with children.
• Detail-oriented and competent users of IT.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding children and building strong, positive relationships.
• Planning and co-ordinating engaging activities.
• Providing a structured, safe, and comfortable home environment.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Effective communication

Activity planning

Patience

Life skills management

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Role: Team Leader – Residential Children’s Homes

Company: Beaufort Care Group

Location: West End, Southampton, SO30

Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum, inclusive of enhancements

Hours: 37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities

Roster: 3 week rolling roster to include some weekends and Bank holidays

About the Role

As a Team Leader in our children’s homes, you will perform a vital role in our children’s lives, working as part of a team, and being a responsible, trusted ‘parent figure’ for looked-after children. In addition, you will be a role-model to the team, providing mentorship and leading the shift.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding children and building strong, positive relationships with children who have experienced traumatic, abusive and difficult backgrounds
• Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive
• Planning and co-ordinating engaging, fun activities, encouraging the children’s preferences and leisure interests
• Providing a structured, safe, well-maintained, and comfortable home environment
• Following regulatory processes which includes good administration, care planning and daily record keeping
• Supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with regulatory processes, ensuring the home is well led and ready for Ofsted inspection

About You

• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 / 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (or equivalent)
• At least one year’s experience within the residential children’s home sector
• Dedicated to child safeguarding and child welfare
• Empathetic and effective communicators, able to form trusted, meaningful relationships with children
• Passionate about making a positive difference in children’s welfare
• Resilient and patient, capable of handling challenging behaviours
• Proactive and creative in activity planning
• Capable of practical ‘life skills’ including cooking, cleaning and good home management
• Detail-oriented and competent users of IT, to ensure that every child’s needs are met and documented in line with regulatory expectations and standards

Essential must haves

• A valid UK driving licence and proximity to West End, Southampton. A relevant qualification and experience in the residential childcare sector.

About Beaufort Care Group

Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18. With over 20 years’ experience in the sector and 7 established children’s homes and supported living accommodation in Dorset, we are proud and excited to be expanding our services into Hampshire.

We specialise in supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) that stem from lived experiences of trauma and abuse. Our reputable homes all have a cosy, yet contemporary ‘family feel’ and our team is dedicated to providing high-quality, therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Saf safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.

Job details

• Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum, inclusive of enhancements
• Location: West End, Southampton