Team Leader - Children's Home

SGS Care; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable children's care provider in Sunderland seeks a passionate Team Leader for their residential home. In this role, you will lead a team to support children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD). Candidates must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and have prior experience in a childcare setting. The position offers full-time employment with opportunities for career progression and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Career pathways with progression routes

Ongoing training and courses

Health & wellbeing benefits

Extra holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Practitioner or Residential Support Worker.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors and promote a nurturing culture.
• Minimum age requirement of 22/23.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and direct less experienced staff.
• Act as a positive role model for young people.
• Support emotional and practical development of children.
• Contribute to care planning and safeguarding.
• Promote independence and life skills.

Skills

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Experience in children's residential care

Confidence managing challenging behaviors

Full UK Driving Licence

Clear communication in English

Education

Level 3 in Adult Social Care

Job description

Team Leader Childrens Residential Home

Location : Sunderland

Service : Residential care for young people aged 717 (EBD & Mild Learning Difficulties)

Shifts : 8am8pm and some 8am8pm sleep-ins

Base Salary :

Sleep-In Allowance : 52 per night (810 per month)

Earning Potential : Up to 41184 per year

About the Position

Are you ready to step into a leadership role within a childrens residential setting Whether youre an experienced Senior Practitioner or a Residential Support Worker looking to progress this Team Leader role could be the perfect next step.

We have five opportunities available across multiple homes in Sunderland . As a Team Leader youll provide guidance and structure for staff while supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD).

This is a chance to join a well-established organisation that holds a strong Ofsted Good rating and is striving for Outstanding.

What Youll Need

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent see below)
• Prior experience in a childrens residential care environment (or similar)
• Confidence managing behaviours that challenge and promoting a nurturing culture
• Full UK Driving Licence essentialAbility to communicate clearly in English (including understanding UK dialects)
• Minimum age requirement : 22 / 23 (in line with regulations)

Other qualifications considered

A Level 3 in Adult Social Care will be accepted if you can show experience of working directly with children.

Key Duties

• Leading shifts and providing direction to less experienced staff
• Acting as a positive role model and key worker for young people
• Supporting emotional social and practical development of children in your care
• Contributing to care planning safeguarding and behaviour management
• Promoting independence and life skills in a safe supportive environment

Whats on Offer

• Career Pathways Clear progression routes to Deputy Registered and Regional Manager positions
• Training Academy Ongoing learning and specialist courses provided
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits Includes discounted gym memberships
• Extra Holiday Awarded after 2 and 5 years of service
• Pension Scheme Auto-enrolment for your future security

How to Apply

If youre passionate about leading a team to change the lives of young people wed love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or contact us directly for more details.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1