Team Leader - Residential Childcare

The Beeches UK; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care organization seeks a Team Leader to support young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The role includes ensuring safe care practices, fostering a nurturing environment, and leading shifts. Qualifications needed include a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in child care and supervision. This full-time, permanent position offers various benefits including on-site parking and a health program.

Benefits

Casual dress

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Store discount

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience providing residential child care preferred.
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the residential team to uphold safe, effective care practices.
• Support the Home Manager in all operational aspects of the home.
• Engage in activities with residents such as cycling, walking, and games.
• Act as a key worker for assigned residents, providing regular 1:1 support.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

To join a committed residential care team supporting young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The Team Leader plays a vital role in ensuring the physical, emotional, and social development of young people at The Banyan Tree, helping them thrive in a safe, supportive, and structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the residential team to uphold safe, effective care practices at all times.
• Support the Home Manager in all operational aspects of the home, ensuring care standards align with its aims and objectives.
• Foster a warm, secure, and nurturing environment, participating in the daily organisation and planning of the home.
• Maintain accurate records for each young person, support care plan implementation, and contribute to written reports and documentation.
• Attend planning, review, and multi-agency meetings as required.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing the home's policies and procedures.
• Lead shifts, delegate tasks, and ensure care staff work in accordance with policies, procedures, and individual care plans.
• Oversee and participate in day-to-day household responsibilities including cleaning, cooking, gardening, and general upkeep.
• Engage in activities with residents such as cycling, walking, swimming, or games, using your own skills and interests to enhance their experiences.
• Administer medication as required and maintain accurate records.
• Take part in sleep-in duties and be available to respond to emergencies.
• Represent the home professionally when dealing with enquiries and performing administrative tasks (e.g. logging incidents, maintaining case files, accident/incident forms).
• Provide a positive role model for both staff and young people, promoting consistency and professionalism.
• Encourage and facilitate appropriate contact between residents and their families.
• Maintain effective working relationships with external agencies, including social workers, education staff, and health professionals.
• Promote responsibility and respect among residents for the home's environment, supporting them in maintaining both personal and shared living spaces.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience, assertiveness, and maturity in a high-pressure and often challenging setting.
• Intervene safely and appropriately in high-risk situations, following the home's behaviour management policies and relevant legislation.
• Act as a key worker for assigned residents, providing regular 1:1 support and contributing to care plan development and delivery.
• Attend training, staff meetings, and supervision sessions to support professional development and team cohesion.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Manager in line with the needs of the service.

Qualifications

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• providing residential child care: 1 year (preferred)
• supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount