Team Leader

First Blue Healthcare

Wolverhampton

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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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