Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

SGS Care Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's service provider in the UK is seeking a Team Leader to oversee a Children's Home. The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing shifts, ensuring safety, and communicating effectively with the team. The position offers competitive pay, welfare programs, and opportunities for professional development. Join a professional team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave, rising to 33

Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years.
• Be willing to participate in continuing professional development.
• Possess a clear passion for supporting children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan shifts with Residential Support Workers.
• Ensure risks are managed per company policies.
• Communicate daily plans effectively to the team.

Skills

Full manual driving licence

Exceptional communication skills

Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Ability to provide positive parenting

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Team Leader, Children's Home

Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire

Salary: £37,000 DOE including £70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month

Service: Children’s Residential Care Home

Service Users: YP with various needs; EBD, CSE, CCE

Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway)

Experience: At least 1 year’s experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years

Employment Type: Full Time/ Permanent

Responsibilities

• Ensuring shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers
• To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
• To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day
• To provide reports and documentation that reflect the progress of the young person, using our paperless systems and tools
• To review the young people\'s care plans and other associated documentation

Requirements

• Must have a full manual driving licence
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Be willing to participate in further continuing professional development to support the needs of our young people
• To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
• To be an active member of the team and be committed to working in unison

Ideal Attributes

• To provide positive parenting
• To have exceptional communication skills
• To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Children\'s Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
• To be open-minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner

Benefits

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of; time and a third
• Access to the employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years of service
• Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• No barriers to progression within various services across the Midlands and North of England

About the Company

An established company that is growing, they offer various children's services such as Family Support, Children's Homes for LD and EBD and Supported Living for Care Leavers. Their service covers the Midlands and North of England.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client\'s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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