Residential Team Leader - Trauma-Informed Child Care

Action for Children; Gateshead; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Over 7 weeks paid leave (+ buy/sell)

Cycle to work scheme

Professional training opportunities

Flexible maternity/paternity/adoption

Life assurance cover

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing day

Résumé du poste

Action for Children in Gateshead is seeking a Team Leader (Residential) to oversee a dedicated staff team and deliver trauma-informed care for looked-after children. You will develop individualised care plans, supervise shifts and deputise for the Registered Manager when needed, ensuring statutory requirements and high-quality care are met.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent, strong leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding in a warm, trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Experience leading residential care teams.
• Ability to develop individualised care plans and supervise shifts.
• Commitment to safeguarding and trauma-informed care.

Responsabilités

• Support young people to achieve positive outcomes and independence.
• Lead a staff team to provide therapeutic, trauma-informed care.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Formation

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Description du poste

Action for Children in Gateshead is seeking a Team Leader (Residential) to oversee a dedicated staff team and deliver trauma-informed care for looked-after children. You will develop individualised care plans, supervise shifts and deputise for the Registered Manager when needed, ensuring statutory requirements and high-quality care are met.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent, strong leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding in a warm, trauma-informed