Residential Team Leaders (childrens home). Job in Lichfield Education & Training Jobs

HR Employment Bureau Limited; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized care home provider in Lichfield is seeking a team leader to provide exceptional support for children. The role involves planning shifts, overseeing the care environment, and ensuring adherence to child protection procedures. Candidates must possess an enhanced DBS and have the ability to drive. The position offers generous holidays and a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

33 days holiday rising each year

Birthday off

Ofsted bonus

Beautiful working environment

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Experience in child care or related fields.
• Ability to drive children to and from school.

Responsibilities

• Work 3 x 15 hour shifts over a 7 day period.
• Support the registered manager with planning and managing shifts.
• Ensure the placement plan for each child is adhered to.
• Oversee risk assessments and daily log books.
• Report child protection issues to the manager.

Skills

Child protection awareness

Team leadership

DBS check compliance

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Job description

Would you like to work in a home where the environment that has been created for the children is exceptional?

The owner of this particular care home has created something truly special. They believe in supporting the growth of each child as a special individual, whilst going above and beyond to provide a safe and nurturing environment.

The care home currently consists of 3 children so you will need to have an enhanced DBS. The role is based in Lichfield WS14 so please check the location is correct. You will also need to drive due to transporting the children to and from school.

My client offers a variety of benefits which includes holidays rising each year up to 33, your birthday off and an Ofsted bonus, as well as working in a beautiful working environment.

• The team leader will be required to work 3 x 15 hour shifts over a 7 day period.
• You will support the registered manager with planning and managing shifts.
• Ensuring the placement plan for each child is always adhered to, whilst overseeing the day-to-day running of the home.
• Oversee risk assessments, rotas, incident/restraint books and daily log books.
• Ensuring all staff are familiar with and follow Local Authority Child Protection Procedures.
• Reporting child protection issues to the manager.
• Offering encouragement, support and training to staff.
• Raising concerns with the manager and attending meetings where required.
• Monitoring the upkeep of the home, including safeguarding, companies equalities and diversion/inclusion policies.