Team Leader, Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Cpl UK; Northolt; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins pay

Job summary

CPL UK is recruiting an experienced Team Leader for a children’s residential home in Greenford, West London. You will lead shifts, support staff and ensure the home runs safely while focusing on the emotional wellbeing and education of the young people.

We’re seeking candidates with Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it), at least 1 year in residential care, strong safeguarding skills, and a valid DBS. Sleep-in payments and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it).
• At least 1 year in children's residential care, ideally with some shift leading experience.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and behaviour support understanding.
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply) and the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and make sure the home runs safely and smoothly.
• Support, guide and role model good practice for residential support workers.
• Help young people with their education, independence skills and emotional wellbeing.
• Keep accurate records, daily logs and incident reports.
• Work alongside the management team to meet Ofsted standards.

Skills

Shift leadership

Record keeping

Safeguarding

Behaviour support

Emotional resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Working towards Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Location: Greenford, West London

We are recruiting an experienced Team Leader for a children's residential home in Greenford supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands on with young people while taking the lead on shift.

The role

• Lead shifts and make sure the home runs safely and smoothly
• Support, guide and role model good practice for residential support workers
• Help young people with their education, independence skills and emotional wellbeing
• Keep accurate records, daily logs and incident reports
• Work alongside the management team to meet Ofsted standards

What we are looking for

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or working towards it
• At least 1 year's experience in children's residential care, ideally with some shift leading experience
• Good understanding of safeguarding and behaviour support
• Resilient, patient and calm under pressure
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply) and the right to work in the UK
• [Full UK driving licence]

What's on offer

• Ongoing training and a clear route to Deputy Manager
• Extra pay for sleepins
• A supportive team and a provider that genuinely cares about outcomes for young people