Senior Support Worker / Team Leader – Residential Children’s Home

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker / Team Leader to oversee daily operations in a residential children's home. The role involves leading a team, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, aiming to foster a supportive environment for children with diverse needs. Suitable candidates should have strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and experience in care settings, including at least 2 years in a relevant role.

Benefits

Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime

Comprehensive training, including leadership development

Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Supportive team environment focused on professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven supervising experience within a care home or senior care environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing individualised care plans.
• Driving experience is desirable; valid driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of care workers.
• Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans.
• Monitor daily routines to promote safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and policies.
• Facilitate training sessions and team meetings.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to care plans.
• Organise activities that support development of children.
• Assist with transport arrangements when necessary.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team management

IT skills for record keeping

Education

A Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

Senior Support Worker / Team Leader - Residential Children Home

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Residential Home Team Leader to oversee daily operations within their children's home. They have a two-bedded home offering medium to long-term placements for looked‑after children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, mild mental health needs, and mild learning disabilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of care staff and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care tailored to each child's individual needs. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while fostering a supportive and professional team atmosphere. The ideal applicant will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and relevant experience in care settings.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime
• Comprehensive training, including leadership development and qualifications
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on professional growth

Duties

• Lead and supervise a team of care workers, providing guidance and support to ensure effective service delivery
• Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans in collaboration with children, families, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Monitor daily routines to promote safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour among children
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and organisational policies relating to child protection and safeguarding
• Facilitate training sessions and team meetings to promote professional development and team cohesion
• Maintain accurate documentation related to care plans, incident reports, and progress notes using IT systems
• Foster strong communication channels between children, families, external agencies, and staff members
• Organise activities that support the emotional, social, and educational development of children in residence
• Assist with transport arrangements by driving when necessary to facilitate appointments or outings

Experience

• Proven supervising experience within a care home or senior care environment specialising in children's services
• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively
• Experience in developing and implementing individualised care plans for young people
• Strong communication skills suitable for liaising with children, families, professionals, and external agencies
• Competence in using IT systems for record keeping and reporting purposes
• Driving experience is desirable; valid driving licence essential for transporting children when required

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a children's residential care setting, with experience in a supervisory or senior role preferred.

Qualifications

A Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent (Level 4 or willingness to work toward it is advantage).

Knowledge

Familiarity with safeguarding practices, regulatory standards, and behaviour management techniques.