Team Leader

First Blue Healthcare Limited

Eccleshall

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave increasing with 5

Job summary

First Blue Healthcare Limited seeks a Team Leader for Eccleshall to supervise residential care for children and young people. You will plan shifts with support staff, monitor risk, and ensure daily plans are communicated clearly while maintaining high standards of care.

You will produce reports, review care plans, and contribute to a supportive, regulated environment. The role includes sleep-in shifts and a commitment to safeguarding with DBS checks.

Qualifications

Must have driving licence and vehicle for work purposes.
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
Enhanced DBS clearance prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Plan shifts with Residential Support Workers.
Ensure risks are managed according to policies.
Communicate daily plans clearly with the team.
Provide progress reports using paperless systems.
Review care plans and related documentation.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Positive parenting

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Team Leader Eccleshall

Location: Eccleshall

Contract: Vacancy Contract Here

Salary: Up to £40,000

Location - Eccleshall

Salary - Up to £40,000

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

Essential Requirements

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.

Benefits