Team Leader - Children's Residential Home (Shift Lead)

Brook Street; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee children's residential homes. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and safeguard and support children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential childcare or equivalent, at least 1 year senior experience, and a full UK driving licence. You must be flexible to work across Birmingham homes including evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year's senior experience within a children's residential home.
• Experience leading shifts and supervising staff.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexible to work across Birmingham homes when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home.
• Supervise, guide and support Residential Support Workers.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Support emotional wellbeing, behaviour, education and independence.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are followed.
• Manage challenging situations and support de-escalation.
• Complete and oversee records, reports and handovers.
• Work alongside social workers, education, health professionals and families.
• Support management with Ofsted compliance and high standards of care.
• Deputise for senior management when required.

Skills

Lead shifts

Staff supervision

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Flexible across Birmingham

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Brook Street in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee children's residential homes. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and safeguard and support children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential childcare or equivalent, at least 1 year senior experience, and a full UK driving licence. You must be flexible to work across Birmingham homes including evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties.