Team Leader

Firstblue Healthcare Ltd

Cannock

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave (increasing to 33)

Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts

Enhanced overtime rate

Job summary

Firstblue Healthcare Ltd is seeking an experienced candidate to join their team in residential homes for children. The role involves planning shifts, managing risks, and supporting young people who have faced trauma. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and a full manual driving licence.

Competitive pay, sleep-in allowances, a bespoke training package, and a commitment to staff wellbeing are on offer, with 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 after five years.

Qualifications

Experience in providing positive parenting and support to children.
Open-minded and empathetic demeanor.
Active participation in professional development.

Responsibilities

Plan shifts with Residential Support Workers.
Ensure risk management aligns with company policies.
Communicate effectively with the team.
Document progress of young people using paperless systems.
Review care plans and necessary documentation.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Empathy and professionalism

Full manual driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our children's residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation who are currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

The main duties of this role include

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 reflects the progress of the young person using our paperless systems and tools
To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation

Job requirements

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

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.