Team Leader - Hoddesdon Children's Residential Home

Virtual Bridges, Inc.; Hoddesdon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for their Hoddesdon Children's Home. The role involves overseeing care plans, leading shifts, and ensuring exceptional service delivery to children. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in residential care, strong leadership skills, and a passion for making a positive impact on young lives.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting, preferably in a Team Leader role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee documentation and care plans.
• Lead shifts and monitor children's wellbeing.
• Coordinate with social workers and manage care schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Care

Job description

Team Leader - Hoddesdon Children's Residential Home

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Team Leader - Residential Children's Home

Location: Hoddesdon

Salary: £12.50 - £14 per hour depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly reputable residential care provider, for an experienced Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Hoddesdon. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled professional to lead and support staff, ensuring exceptional care and service delivery to children and young people in the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the completion of documentation, including chronologies, care plans, and weekly reports.
• Support the Registered Manager in identifying key workers and coordinating care plans.
• Ensure that children and young people are registered with local GP services within 5 days of placement.
• Lead shifts, ensuring activities, wellbeing walks, and children's sessions are effectively carried out.
• Address residents' complaints in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Monitor the wellbeing of children and young people, including feeding and bathing charts, and provide mental health check-ins.
• Facilitate engaging activities for children within or outside the home.
• Conduct medication audits, fire drills, and ensure health and safety compliance across the home.
• Liaise with social workers, attend meetings, and manage weekly care schedules and reports.
• Supervise and support night staff to meet service needs.
• Notify OFSTED of serious events when necessary and coordinate with accounts on invoicing and spreadsheets.
• Participate in the on-call rota system and complete incident reports within 24 hours.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Care or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience in a residential care setting, preferably in a Team Leader role.
• Skills: Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Licence: A full driving licence is essential.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.50 - £14 per hour depending on experience.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive team environment.
  
  

If you are a motivated and compassionate professional with the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply.

How To Apply

Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to a role where you can truly make a difference.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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