Team Leader Residential Childcare

Family Care Group; Leominster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for their residential childcare settings. This role involves leading a passionate care team, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, and fostering their personal development. You will play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing environment while adhering to Ofsted standards. If you have a strong background in care, excellent leadership skills, and a genuine passion for making a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team committed to improving the lives of young people.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Supportive working environment

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a children’s residential home.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor care staff to deliver high-quality support.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations and care plans.

Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Empathy

Knowledge of Ofsted Regulations

Education

Level 5 in Leadership and Management

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We are seeking motivated, resilient, caring people who are driven by making a difference to work in our dual-registration homes near Hereford.

As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive, ensuring high-quality care and safeguarding, maximising the life chances of Looked After Children.

So if you are keen to make a difference, can think on your feet and adapt to situations as they arise, always do your best and can inspire others to do the same, join us and start a new journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and Support the Care Team:

• Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of care staff to deliver high-quality care and support.
• Ensure staff adhere to care plans, policies, and procedures, creating a positive and safe environment for children.

Promote the Wellbeing of Children:

• Ensure the emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of children by providing tailored support.
• Work closely with children to build positive relationships, encouraging independence and personal development.

Safeguarding:

• Take a lead role in safeguarding, ensuring all children are protected and that concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and regulations.

Care Planning and Administration:

• Oversee the implementation of individual care plans and contribute to reviews, ensuring each child’s needs are met.
• Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping, including health and risk assessments.

Operational Support:

• Work with the Registered Manager to ensure the smooth running of the home, including rota planning, budgeting, and maintaining the home environment.
• Assist with staff recruitment, training, and development.

Crisis Management:

• Provide guidance and support during challenging situations, responding to behavioural incidents and ensuring de-escalation techniques are applied.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a children’s residential home or a care setting.
• Experience working with children or young people

Leadership Skills:

• Strong team management and leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with children, staff, and external agencies.

Knowledge of Regulations:

• A good understanding of Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and legislation.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to work towards Level 5 in Leadership and Management if not already qualified.

Personal Qualities:

• Empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of children.
• Ability to work flexibly, including shift work, to meet the needs of the home

What We Offer:

• Salary: up to £34,963 per annum (this includes sleep-in allowance)
• Comprehensive training and development including support to achieve further qualifications.
• Supportive working environment with a focus on staff wellbeing.
• Holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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