Residential Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Manchester seeks a Team Leader for their Residential Children's Home. This role requires leading shifts, supervising staff, and providing emotional support to children while ensuring their safety. Candidates must have a QCF Level 3 Diploma or equivalent and experience in a children's home setting. Shift patterns include sleep-ins. Competitive salary between £29,000 and £31,160 per year.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Paid induction training

Monthly recognition awards

Casual dress code

Potential performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's home setting (essential).
• Passion to help nurture young people.
• Full, UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise junior staff.
• Support the young people's emotional needs.
• Provide outstanding care to children.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent

Job description

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We are hiringTeam Leaderfor our Residential Children's Home inManchester

What we can offer:

• A salary of £29,000to £31,160per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £14.00to £15.00per hour),£65 per sleep in night.
• Enrolment onto the fully funded QCF Level 3/4/5 Children and Young Peoples Workforce qualification
• Enrolment into company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• As a company we are offering a rewards and recognition bonus scheme based upon the performance of the home, additional earnings can see up to £1000 - subject to terms and condition
• Shifts day or night
• ERS (Employee Referral Scheme) up to £250 per referral.

The role of Team Leader involves:

• Leading shifts and supervising junior members of staff
• Undertaking agreed, delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis
• Supporting the young peoples emotional needs
• Contributing towards maintaining a safe, warm and homely environment
• Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
• Taking the children on activities
• Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out
• Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
• To make and maintain accurate records of the childs day, including any incidents that may occur
• Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
• Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
• Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations

What we are looking for from you:

• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent or completion of 70-80% of this qualification
• Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
• Passion to help nurture young people
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)
• All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations