Residential Team Leader - Children's Homes

NHS; Exeter; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in children's care is seeking a Residential Team Leader to oversee the operations within their Children's Home. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring individualized care plans are met, and supporting children with complex needs. Candidates should have a relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people while being part of a committed team.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications include a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Knowledge of Ofsted Children's Homes Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Providing supervision for staff.
• Supporting children and young people in achieving their personal wishes and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare

Crisis management

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

D1 Bus Driver

Job description

Residential Team Leader - Children's Homes

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.

We are currently recruiting for a Team Leader in one of our Children's Homes based in Tiverton.

Working within the Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you can make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Our Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their line individual care plans and needs are met.

The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience and enhance and promote their life experiencesand independence.You'll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life.

Pay and enhancements:

37 hours per week, plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year).

• Starting rate is £15.33 per hour, rising to £16.93 per hour.
• Overnight rate is £20.44 per hour, rising to £22.57 per hour.
• Saturday rate is £22.99 per hour, rising to £25.39 per hour.
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £30.66 per hour, raising to £33.86 per hour.

We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or sleep ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.

07.00am to 14.45,14.30 to 22.00,Sleeps from 22.00 to 7.00am

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Provide supervision for staff.
• Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals.
• Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
• Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
• Creating fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organising and taking part in activities.
• Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage.
• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Remaining calm in challenging situations
• Able to implement boundaries.
• Able to adapt and respond quickly.

If you have the above qualities but may not have all the practical skills yet, we will support you through training and development in line with your personal development plan and actively promote succession planning.

This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Please note:

• The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
• We cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post.

About us

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent recognised by Ofsted.
• D1 Bus Driver.

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of Ofsted Childrens Homes Regulations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.