Team Leader

Acorn Homes SW; England; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned residential care provider is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join their home in Canterbury. The ideal candidate should have experience in children's care and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include supervising staff and ensuring quality care for young people. A key component of the role involves working flexible shifts, with a salary of £33,280 per annum and numerous benefits including training support and a loyalty scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Maternity and Paternity packages

Staff Loyalty Scheme

Birthday gift of £40

28 days holiday including bank holidays

NVQ Level 3 in childcare sponsored by the company

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in a Children's Home.
• Willingness to achieve a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Prepared to work various shifts including sleepovers.
• Over the age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of support staff.
• Ensure high-quality care and support for young people.
• Organize and lead shifts, making decisions in line with policy.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and children.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision making

Initiative

Leadership

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Children and Young People

Job description

Overview

Acorn Homes is a provider of residential care homes for vulnerable children. We currently have multiple homes that have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted and are adding more homes to the Acorn family. We are always looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our team. If you feel you can make a difference to young people's lives, please apply.

Acorn Homes are looking for the right Team Leader to join our home in Canterbury. The ideal Team Leader will have experience working in a children's home and will be looking for the next step in their career. The ability to develop staff to their full potential, strong communication skills, good decision making, and the ability to work with initiative are important.

Acorn Homes is offering its Team Leaders £33,280 per annum (£14.00 per hour, including 2 sleep shifts per week, £40 per sleep).

Purpose Of The Role

A Team Leader is responsible for supervising a team of support staff to ensure that young people receive a complete person-centred care service. As an excellent role model, they will lead, delegate, supervise and assess the practice of Support Workers. There is an expectation to provide direct high-quality care and support to young people.

Responsibilities

• The ability to organise, plan and take responsibility.
• The ability to lead shifts, make decisions, and follow policies and procedures in line with current legislation.
• Manage and take direct responsibility for staff performance, training and support.
• Offer support and guidance during On-Call duties.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and children, verbally and in writing.
• Work in line with young people's care plans and health plans.
• Motivate, aid and guide children in their self-development.
• Set appropriate examples for children at all times.
• Listen and respond responsibly with sensitivity.
• Undertake supervision of staff.
• React calmly in stressful situations.
• Maintain administrative records as required by the organisation.

Benefits & Rewards

• Various contracted hour shifts available
• Flexible working to promote work-life balance
• Maternity and Paternity packages
• Staff Loyalty Scheme, including extra annual leave days
• Staff Loyalty Scheme, including monetary awards each year
• £40 paid per sleep
• Refer a friend reward scheme, earn up to £2000 per referral depending on experience
• Birthday gift of £40 from the company each year
• Blue Light Card, offering discounts and rewards
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Discretionary Travel Cost Scheme
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare paid for by the company
• Plus £250 or £100 gift card for NVQ completion
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Full induction programme
• Ongoing training and development with opportunities to progress within an expanding company

Essential Requirements

• Two years experience working in a Children's Home
• Hold or be willing to achieve a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Children and Young People
• Be prepared to work early, late and night shifts (including sleepovers) on a rota basis
• Be over the age of 21 (employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010)

Desirable Requirements

• Hold a full UK driving license

You will be joining a family-owned company whose owner is a patron of the NSPCC. Acorn has a reputation with local authorities for delivering positive outcomes for young people. Acorn currently operates ten registered homes, all rated Good or Outstanding, and you would be part of the team with full support from a Deputy and Manager, head office and senior management team.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Acorn Group are committed to ensuring the safety of our young people is upheld at all times. Therefore all positions require an enhanced disclosure and satisfactory references. As an employee of Acorn Group, it is expected that you demonstrate the same commitment by following our policies and procedures and attending all mandatory training.