Team Leader | Children's Residential

S.N.G Recruitment Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for work purposes

Blue Light Card with discounts across

Quarterly employee welfare raffle, με?

Company pension

Paid training

Opportunities for career development

Support towards achieving Level 4 qual

Job summary

S.N.G Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join a children''s residential home located in Chipping, near Preston. You will support safe day-to-day operations and lead the residential care team, coordinating shifts and allocating duties according to the needs and risks of the children.

The role requires a caring approach, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to document records accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in residential care, social care, education, youth work or a similar setting.
• Ability to lead and support staff, make decisions and manage shifts effectively.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessments, behaviour support and care planning.
• Full UK driving licence, as driving is required by the service.
• QCF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willingness to achieve within required timescales.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and effective day-to-day running of the home.
• Coordinate shifts, allocate duties and deploy staff according to needs and risks.
• Support staff to follow individual care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and behaviour support strategies.
• Lead, guide and support the wider residential care team.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication skills

Leadership and staff support

Calm under pressure

Record keeping

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Willingness to achieve Level 4 within required timescales

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join a children's residential home located in Chipping, near Preston, supporting children and young people aged 8 to 18 with emotional and behavioural needs. This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Chipping, Preston, Longridge, Clitheroe, Garstang, Blackburn and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and effective day to day running of the home, while providing child centred care and leading, guiding and supporting the wider residential care team. You will coordinate shifts, allocate duties and ensure staff are deployed effectively according to the needs and risks of the children. You will also support staff to follow individual care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and behaviour support strategies.

• Caring approach and ability to build positive relationships with children and young people
• Experience working with children or young people in residential care, social care, education, youth work or a similar setting
• Ability to lead and support staff, make decisions and manage shifts effectively
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessments, behaviour support and care planning
• Good communication skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and elevate concerns appropriately
• QCF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this within the required timescales
• Full UK driving licence, as driving is required by the service
• Experience mentoring or supporting staff is desirable
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

• 15.25 per hour
• 54 sleep-in rate
• 2 on, 4 off structured working pattern
• Support towards achieving a Level 4 qualification
• Company vehicle for work purposes
• Blue Light Card with discounts across major brands
• Quarterly employee welfare raffle, with prizes including holidays, spa breaks, and cinema vouchers
• Company pension
• Paid training
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for career development

TEAM LEADER / SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER / RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE / CHILDREN'S HOME / CHILDREN'S SUPPORT WORKER / CHILDCARE / RESIDENTIAL CARE / SHIFT LEADER / SENIOR CARE WORKER / EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL NEEDS / SAFEGUARDING / CHIPPING / PRESTON

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