Team Leader, Children's Residential Home - Derby

Ashford Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sleep-ins paid

Overtime pay

Career progression

Supportive environment

Résumé du poste

Ashford Recruitment are seeking a proactive Team Leader to manage day-to-day operations at a Derby children’s residential home. You will lead shifts, mentor staff and ensure safeguarding and Ofsted standards are met, delivering consistent, high-quality care.

The role suits a Senior Residential Support Worker ready to progress, with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and a commitment to developing staff within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
• Leadership of shifts and supervision of staff.
• Experience with behaviour management and safeguarding records.
• Experience working with social workers and external professionals.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 qualifications.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate shifts within the children's home.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Residential Support Workers.
• Be a positive role model for colleagues and young people.
• Support management with daily running of the home.
• Ensure safeguarding, consistency and high-quality care.
• Promote positive relationships and appropriate behaviour.
• Support behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Contribute to care planning and reviews.
• Maintain records and daily reports.
• Assist with risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate with colleagues, managers and professionals.
• Mentor new staff and support team development.
• Ensure compliance with policies and Ofsted requirements.

Connaissances

leadership

supervision

behaviour management

record keeping

team support

Formation

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 qualification (desirable)

Description du poste

Ashford Recruitment are seeking a proactive Team Leader to manage day-to-day operations at a Derby children’s residential home. You will lead shifts, mentor staff and ensure safeguarding and Ofsted standards are met, delivering consistent, high-quality care.

The role suits a Senior Residential Support Worker ready to progress, with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and a commitment to developing staff within a supportive team.