Team Leader – Young People #12307370

Semester.co.uk; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in children's residential care seeks a Team Leader to support their experienced staff and manage the welfare of vulnerable youths. This role involves both leadership and direct engagement with youth, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in residential care, a Level 3 qualification, and a commitment to safeguarding young people's welfare. Join a friendly and enthusiastic team dedicated to making a positive impact!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in a residential setting.
• Experience leading a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence (manual).

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the managers ensuring smooth running of shifts.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion of harm.
• Maintain hygiene standards within the home.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Team Support

Education

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Job description

This would suit a Senior or qualified RSW, or an existing team leader

UK Manual Driving Licence Essential plus previous experience (min 2 years) supporting young people is required for this role

We are looking to recruit experienced candidates to lead a team supporting children and young people in a residential home setting. Residential support roles require long day shifts with the ability to do sleep-ins at the home overnight.

My Client holds an envious reputation offering high quality residential care and education for children and young people with adverse childhood experiences and who may also be living with mental health conditions such as Autism, Social, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties and complex needs.

What is the role?

Your role as Team Leader is to assist and support the managers where needed, ensuring the smooth running of the shift, assigning specific tasks to the support workers and monitoring their completion. You will support our children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family, encourage them to integrate with the local community by attending clubs and leisure activities and to support the children in all aspects of their daily living. You will safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm and when the children are not in the service you will undertake housekeeping and maintain standards of hygiene within the home ensuring your team perform their duties to the highest standards.

We are ready and waiting to welcome you to a friendly and supportive team. All you need to do is bring the enthusiasm to help support our service users and to take pride in being part of the family.

What do we look for?

Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Minimum of 2 Years working in a residential setting

Experience of leading a team

Full UK Driving Licence (manual, not automatic)

Able to work long days and complete sleep-ins

Confidence to ensure your team performs well and are themselves supported by you

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list