Team Leader

Field View Care Recruitment Solutions; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Field View Care Recruitment Solutions is seeking experienced Team Leaders for established residential children’s homes in Leyland and Preston. You will lead a team, ensure safeguarding and support staff development.

Hourly rate £15–£16 depending on experience, with £60 per sleep-in. Applicants should have Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification, leadership experience, Enhanced DBS, and be flexible for shifts.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent required.
• Residential childcare experience is essential.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is essential.
• SEMH/complex needs experience is desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.
• Emotional resilience and a professional approach are expected.
• Enhanced DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Residential Support Workers.
• Promote safeguarding and child-centred care.
• Support staff development, supervision and performance.
• Help manage challenging behaviour and complex needs.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed.
• Work closely with the Deputy and Registered Manager.
• Build positive relationships with young people.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emotional resilience

Professional approach

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent

Enhanced DBS

Job description

TEAM LEADERS – CHILDREN’S HOMES Leyland Lancashire PR26 Preston Lancashire PR4

Ready to take the next step in your career?

We are urgently recruiting experienced Team Leaders for established residential children’s homes in Leyland and Preston. You will have been in a similar position for at least 12 months.

Our Team Leaders need to be passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

Team Leader Hourly rate

£15.00-£16.00 depending on Team Leader experience and qualifications

£60 sleep in

You will be required to be flexible with your shift patterns.

The role of Team Leader

As a Team Leader, you will:

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Residential Support Workers
• Promote excellent safeguarding and child-centred care
• Support staff development, supervision and performance
• Help manage challenging behaviour and complex needs
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed
• Work closely with the Deputy and Registered Manager
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people

Team Leader Requirements

• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent
• Residential childcare experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience essential
• SEMH/complex needs experience desirable
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Emotional resilience and a professional approach
• Enhanced DBS
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends & sleep-ins
• Full UK driving licence desirable

Senior Residential Support Workers ready to step up are encouraged to apply.

WHY MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH US?

• Career progression
• Supportive management
• Leadership development
• Rewarding work
• Make a genuine difference to young people’s lives

Confidential enquiries welcome.

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