Team Leader - Children's Home (LD) - Driver

TN United Kingdom; Ilford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of children's homes in London seeks an experienced Team Leader to manage operations at a new residential home in Ilford. The role involves direct support for young people, ensuring their welfare, and promoting their independence. Join a committed team with a strong focus on professional development and staff retention.

Benefits

Private health insurance

24/7 GP access

Monthly gym membership stipend

Market-leading pay

Fully-funded Level 3 and Level 5 NVQ training

Pension plan with Nest

Access to bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing operations at a residential children's home.
• Ability to formulate support plans and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Direct work with young people, providing support and care.
• Coordinate and review Care Plans and risk assessments.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and maintain the establishment.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Level 3 and Level 5 NVQ

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Team Leader - Children's Home (LD) - Driver, Ilford

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SuperCare Residential

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

SuperCare is searching for an experienced Team Leader to manage operations at a beautiful new residential children's home in Ilford. The successful candidate will need the ability to adapt, as the role requires responsive and successful navigation of evolving demands.

The successful candidate will also need to be responsible as a member of the staff team to lead a shift, formulate support plans with young people, construct packages of support to meet their needs, and support their physical, emotional, and social welfare. The role involves promoting their capacity to take responsibility for themselves and act responsibly towards others, in accordance with the Children Act 1989.

Main Duties:

• Direct work with young people, key working, and actively providing support and care on a shift basis.
• Working in partnership with young people, their social workers, carers, and other agencies. To coordinate, monitor, and review Care Plans, risk assessments, and placement plans for all allocated young people, preparing them for positive transitions and greater independence.
• Taking responsibility for the upkeep of the establishment regarding health and safety, primary care issues, and making autonomous decisions about individual young people's requests and behavior during shifts.
• Administrative work and record-keeping related to key working responsibilities and daily home operations.
• Ensuring young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their lives, keeping them informed of their circumstances and rights, involving them in planning, and supporting their development towards greater independence.

Household Responsibilities:

• Sharing practical activities necessary to maintain the house.
• Caring for the fabric, equipment, and overall environment.
• Being accountable for allocated funds.
• Reporting repairs and ensuring necessary actions are taken.
• Ensuring young people eat healthy, balanced meals prepared by staff.
• Maintaining health and safety checks in line with policies and Ofsted regulations.

Personal Development:

• Keeping up-to-date with good practice to develop skills and knowledge, in line with a personal development plan.
• Utilizing regular professional supervision.
• Reporting malpractice or concerns to a line manager or appropriate person.

Why work for SuperCare?

We're on a mission to be the leading provider of children's homes in London and the South East. Our commitment to supporting and empowering staff helps us build caring, professional teams. We boast a 98% staff retention rate!

Benefits include:

• Our "1 Day on 2 Days Off" rota
• Private health insurance and 24/7 GP access
• Monthly gym membership stipend
• Market-leading pay, 20% above average
• Fully-funded Level 3 and Level 5 NVQ training
• Pension plan with Nest
• Access to bonus schemes

Join us and help empower children with learning disabilities to reach their potential! Apply now or visit SuperCare.org/careers for more info.