Team Leader

First Blue Healthcare; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave, increasing with tenure

Job summary

First Blue Healthcare in Wolverhampton is offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced candidate to support children in residential care. The role includes planning shifts, managing risks, and communicating daily plans.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, excellent communication skills, and a driving licence. Benefits include competitive pay, enhanced leave, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Full manual driving licence required.
• Passion for supporting children and young people is essential.
• Willingness to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers.
• Safely manage risks per company policies.
• Communicate effectively about daily plans.
• Document young people's progress in systems.
• Review and maintain care plans.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Positive parenting

Empathy and professionalism

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Location Wolverhampton

Contract Vacancy Contract Here

Salary Up to £40,000

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 day
• To 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

Essential Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• Access to employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years service