Team Leader - Children's Home

New Forest Care Ltd; Romsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Romsey seeks an experienced Team Lead to manage Support Workers and provide a nurturing environment for children. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in residential childcare and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The role requires compassion, resilience, and the ability to manage challenging behaviours. A valid UK driving licence is also necessary. Attractive benefits include training opportunities, company sick pay, and annual leave.

Benefits

High staff to child ratios

Regular in-house training

Funded professional qualifications

Recommend-a-friend rewards

Discretionary rewards

Company Sick Pay Scheme

5.6 weeks annual leave

Eligibility for Blue Light Card

Meals provided on shift

On-site parking

Enhanced DBS covered

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Support Workers, providing day-to-day support.
• Complete daily staffing allocations.
• Promote the ethos and values of the organization.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Managing challenging behaviours

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

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Are you an experienced residential childcare practitioner worker looking for the next step?

This is an exciting time to join an experienced and growing organisation and be part of our friendly, supportive team with scope for career progression. We are looking for a dynamic Team Lead to join our team and provide our children with a safe, supportive and nurturing environment while being a consistent role model in their lives.

THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

As a specialist childcare provider we work with children who can display challenging behaviour and present with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD and autism. A therapeutic approach, based on DDP and PACE, and putting our children at the centre of decisions, are integral to what we do.

You will lead a team of Support Workers, providing day-to-day support, guidance, and be accountable for their performance. This will include completing daily staffing allocations, promoting the ethos and values of New Forest Care, and carrying out the duties of a Support Worker to an exemplary standard.

What experience or qualifications do I need?

• At least one year experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Youwillbe compassionate, resilient,committedto being a positive role modelandconfident in managingchallenging behaviours.
• Flexible and able to work a residential care rota which includes evening, weekends and holiday periods.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

We can offer you:

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  High staff to child ratios andnoagency staff.
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  Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role.
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  Funded professional qualifications - Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare for all SupportWorkers & DDP Level 1.
  
  
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  Recommend-a-friend
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  Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers/monetary reward.
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  Company Sick Pay Scheme.
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  5.6 weeks annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service.
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  Eligibility for Blue Light Card (Residential Care staff)
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  All meals provided when on shift (Residential Care staff).
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  On-site parking.
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  Enhanced DBS covered.
  

New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.