Team Leader

SGS Care Ltd; England; On-site; Full time

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.

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