Residential Team Leader - Taunton

Five Rivers; Taunton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Sleep In Allowance £50 per sleep-in

Gold Investors in People Award

Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme

Blue Light card

Employer pension with 4% contribution

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Family meals on shift

Ongoing training and support

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care in Taunton, Somerset, is seeking a Residential Team Leader to guide a dedicated team and support a young person in our homes for ages 7–17. You will help establish healthy routines, attend appointments, assist with schooling, supervise staff, and contribute to ongoing training and career development.

The role requires a Level 3/4 in Children and Young People, a Full UK Driving licence, and strong communication and listening skills.

Qualifications

• Level 3/4 in Children and Young People is essential.
• Full UK Driving licence is required.
• Strong communication and listening skills are needed.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to develop and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to learn healthy routines and accompany to appointments.
• Assis t with schooling and household tasks and maintain records.
• Lead and supervise team members; contribute to mentoring and development.
• Support leadership in staff development and career progression.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Strong communication skills

Good written and IT skills

Team leadership

Calm under crisis

Education

QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young People

Level 4 diploma in Children and Young People

Job description

We are recruiting for a Residential Team Leader to join our Homes in Taunton, Somerset.

Our homes cater for Children aged 7 – 17 on admission. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Could you be someone who can connect with a child and change their life? If so, read on to find out more about this highly fulfilling job.

Your role as residential Team Leader will be varied and interesting while following a planned structure, so you know what to expect. You will support our young person to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, complete household tasks, and update current electronic records. As a team leader, you will also be supporting the leadership team in developing the newer members of our team, taking part in supervision and career development.

We aim to ensure our children are safe, well-parented, and raised in a happy home where they can flourish, learn, and give back the childhood they deserve. We create positive memories through laughter, fun, and love to help reduce challenging behaviours by teaching better ways to cope.

Our practitioners are experienced in working with children who have been traumatised by their past and understand the impact that parental rejection has on emotional development and needs.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a childcare professional. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career.

You must hold your Level 3 to be eligible for this role

Hours

On average, 39 hours a week, which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep-in.

Why Five Rivers?

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• £50 per Sleep In Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light card
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Eating as part of the family when on shift
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Must have a Full UK Driving license.
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Be calm in crisis situations and follow a shift leader's lead.
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is essential.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.

Role Profile - 202212_Team Leader (Level 12) - Role Profile.pdf

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.