Team Leader

First Blue Healthcare Limited

Rugeley

Remote

GBP 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

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Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave rising to 33 days

Job summary

First Blue Healthcare Limited is seeking an experienced, qualified candidate to join one of our children's residential homes in the UK. You will support Children and Young People who have experienced trauma, provide consistent care, and participate in sleep-in shifts with competitive pay and a bespoke training package.

Key requirements include Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, a full manual driving licence, excellent communication, and a calm, empathetic manner.

Qualifications

To provide positive parenting.
To have exceptional communication skills.
To be open minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner.

Responsibilities

Plan shifts with Residential Support Workers.
Ensure risks are safely managed per company policies.
Communicate plans for the day to the team using paperless systems.
Review care plans and related documentation.

Skills

Positive parenting

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

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 dayTo 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
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.