Team Leader - Childrens Residential Home

Fair Ways; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday accrual scheme

Wellbeing day

Simply Health health plan

Early Pay salary access

Education Grant

Leadership development courses

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Gym discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Fair Ways is seeking a Team Leader for Garden House, a residential children’s home near Fareham. You will lead a care team, oversee shift planning, and ensure daily tasks are completed while safeguarding young people.

The role requires driving licence, DBS, and right to work in the UK. You will support development of independent life skills in a therapeutic setting and participate in structured activities with the children.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in working with children and/or young people; line management experience beneficial.
• Level 3 CYPW Diploma in childcare or equivalent is desirable.
• Ability to lead a team effectively and promote a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift planning and handovers to ensure smooth running of the home.
• Monitor safe working practices and ensure staff engagement with young people.
• Provide trauma-informed responses and understand risk assessments and care plans.
• Supervise and develop staff through appraisals and training.

Skills

Team leadership

Childcare experience

Staff supervision

Education

Level 3 CYPW Diploma in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?

Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year. Fair Ways is a great place to work. We are a team. We care about each other and are all committed to making a change to the lives of the young people and service users in our care. We will not apologise for calling our staff great, the best, or world-class. Our staff are at the core of our organisation and we celebrate them by shouting it from the rooftops!

Where and when do we need you?

Garden House is a residential children’s home that can accommodate up to 6 children aged between 6 and 14. The home provides a structured, homely, and nurturing environment for children who benefit from clear boundaries and structure. We believe this is the starting point to enable the children to achieve their potential supporting our overall aim of a transition into long term foster care. This position focuses on leading a team, supporting the development of independent life skills within a therapeutic caring environment. Our staff will be involved in a range of exciting activities which our children enjoy, this could include things like, quad biking, high rope courses, camping, rock climbing, horse riding, canoeing and more , as well as engaging day trips and accompanying the children on exciting holidays!

Asa Team Leader for our Children’s Home, you will be involved exciting and rewarding things like:

• Building Brighter Futures - Working as part of the Management team to support handovers, shift planning and to have oversight of the shift ensuring that all required daily tasks are completed appropriately and accurately facilitating the smooth running of the home. Taking responsibility for the running of the shift and giving appropriate support and direction to the staff team whilst working proactively to ensure that young people are afforded opportunities and experiences that will allow them to thrive.
• Leading and supporting a fantastic team - Taking an active lead, as part of the Management team of the home alongside any relevant external agency, in the monitoring and assurance of safe working practices within Child Protection, whilst ensuring that all staff on your team engage and build positive working relationships with the young people and have an understanding of group dynamics to keep children safe from harm for the duration of their placement with Fair Ways.
• Ensuring accuracy and detail - Completing formal assessments of the needs of young people, in conjunction with colleagues and other professionals, to promote and safeguard the welfare of the young people in placement. Ensuring daily tasks are completed (either directly or through delegation) and are consistent with the smooth running of the home
• Supporting Positive Outcomes - Providing trauma informed responses through the individualised use of therapeutic and, where appropriate, physical intervention to ensure our children are supported appropriately during times of crisis. To take an active role in understanding the risk assessments and individual behavior support plans for children, using appropriate systems and procedures to ensure the children are provided with a safe and nurturing environment.
• Managing performance - Providing high-quality supervision to individual members of staff as directed by the Registered Manager and conduct appraisals in line with the Company appraisals process. This is to ensure that performance issues are identified at an early stage and all staff are offered the opportunity to improve and address any issues through relevant training, support and development ensuring a secure, skilled and supported workforce.

This role is offered on a full time/permanent basis, working as part of a rolling rota (Monday – Sunday) following a 2 on/4 off shift pattern to include 1 sleep for every other block worked. Days start at around 07:00 and finish at around 22:30 (depending on the home you work in) and during this time you will have the opportunity to have all meals provided as the nature of your role will include mealtimes with the children and other staff.

All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways. Fair Ways are unable to provide VISA sponsorship for this role, and all applicants will need to be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK.

Desirable…. but not Essential

Whilst we value the knowledge and understanding that experience and qualifications can bring we also know that some of our best people have come to us from unrelated backgrounds. These people already held our core values at heart, and with the dedication of our amazing in house training and development team, we have supported the rest!

• Demonstrable experience in working with children and/or young people will be required with additional line management experience beneficial.
• A Level 3 qualification Level 3 in CYPW Diploma in childcare or equivalent
• The ability to lead a team effectively by promoting a positive culture, demonstrating good interpersonal skills and having the ability to work well as part of a team.

At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:

• Exciting Opportunities: Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme, an extra day of annual leave as a ‘wellbeing day’ and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
• Health and Support: Benefit from Simply Health, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency financial assistance and 24/7 counselling services. Access your salary when you need it with Early Pay – The ability to withdraw an amount of your salary early each month to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
• Growth and Development :Unlock your potential with our Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master's level. Engage in leadership courses to enhance your skills and progress in your career.
• Wellbeing Matters: Experience team-building days, summer festivals, and well-being initiatives, promoting a positive work environment. Take advantage of discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Recognition and Rewards: Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards. Build a secure future with our pension scheme and gain eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• Supportive Community: Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to contribute to our inclusive and vibrant culture.

Become a part of our community – We can’t wait to meet you!