Enable job alerts via email!

Team Leader

SGS Care Ltd

England

On-site

Full time

25 days ago

Generate a tailored resume in minutes

Land an interview and earn more. Learn more

Start fresh or import an existing resume

Job summary

SGS Care Ltd is searching for a dedicated Team Leader for a children's home in Middlesbrough. The candidate will lead a passionate team committed to making positive impacts in children's lives, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with legislation. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and be ready for a dynamic, fulfilling role in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Progression opportunities
Qualification opportunities
Company pension
Free parking
Supportive ethos and culture

Qualifications

  • Level 4 Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma or Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare required.
  • 1 year experience in residential childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team in providing care and activities for young people with learning disabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation and maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Empathetic approach
Teamworking
Understanding of childcare
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Ability to understand and manage challenging behaviour

Education

Level 4 Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Middlesbrough
Working Hours: No less than 37 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £16.60 per hour
Sleeps Required: 4 to 6 per month
Pay Per Sleep: £60
Waking Nights Shift: Yes, 3 to 4 per month paid at £17.60 per hour
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: This is an LD Home with capacity for 3 Young People on 1:1 staffing
Qualifications Required: Level 4 Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma with social care pathway or Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
Experience Required: 1 year (preferred)
Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:
  • Number of Beds: 3

  • Location: Middlesbrough

  • Type of Young People Supported: LD (Learning Disabilities)

Who we are looking for…

We are seeking passionate, caring, and dynamic individuals who are committed to making a positive impact and creating meaningful, long-lasting differences in the lives of children and young people.

Required Skills:
  • Empathetic approach

  • Teamworking

  • Understanding of childcare

  • Ability to follow direction and instruction

  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills

  • Engagement in positive, meaningful activities

  • ️ Ability to complete paperwork and documentation

  • IT literacy or willingness to learn

  • Innovative approach

  • Ability to use initiative

  • Willingness to undertake training required for the role

  • Physically fit and able (due to the nature of the role)

  • Ability to understand and manage challenging behaviour

  • ️ Ability to work in a trauma-informed manner

Essentials
  • Completed or enrolled on Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification

  • Full driving licence

  • Experience working within residential childcare or with children and young people in Ofsted-regulated environments

  • Understanding of legislation surrounding residential childcare

  • Willingness to do or be involved in Personal Care

Why this Home & Company…
  • Progression opportunities

  • Qualification opportunities

  • Company pension

  • ️ Free parking

  • Supportive ethos and culture

Benefits:
  • Day shift

  • Night shift

  • Weekend availability

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.

️ To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk.

Let me know if you’d like a version for social media or a shorter teaser version too!

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.