Residential Team Leader - Children's Homes

Devon County Council; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Tiverton seeks dedicated support staff for children's homes. Ideal candidates will engage with young people, supervise shifts, and assist with daily tasks. The role requires resilience and the ability to build relationships. Starting pay ranges from £15.82 to £17.47 per hour, with additional rates for overnight and weekend shifts.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Shift enhancements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Remaining calm in challenging situations.
• A role requiring fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Provide supervision for staff.
• Support children and young people in achieving their goals.

Skills

Engaging with children

Adaptability

Calmness under pressure

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

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. Working within the Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will 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 experiences and independence. You\'ll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life.

Responsibilities

• 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 a fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organising and taking part in activities.
• Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 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.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.
• 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 or consider applications from individuals with less than two years left on existing visas as we require consistency to meet the needs of the service.
• UK Right to Work is required.
• We work in line with the Applicant privacy notice and, where applicable, the Working for Devon information.

Benefits and Additional Information

• 37 hours per week plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year).
• Starting rate is £15.82 per hour, rising to £17.47 per hour.
• Overnight rate is £21.09 per hour, rising to £23.29 per hour.
• Saturday rate is £23.73 per hour, rising to £26.20 per hour.
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £31.64 per hour, rising to £34.94 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.