Team Leader Residential Childrens Care

Springboard Care Services Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care services provider is seeking a passionate Team Leader for their residential children's care home. In this role, you will manage operations and oversee a dedicated team to ensure high-quality care. The position offers competitive pay, development opportunities, and a chance to make a significant difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Company pension

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for career progression

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experienced Team Leader or ambitious Residential Care Worker.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and legislation.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 5.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the residential service.
• Manage a team of Residential Care Workers and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Leadership

Team Coordination

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Team Leader – Residential Children’s Care

Are you looking for an exciting new role, where you can make a real difference in residential children’s care and make a positive impact on children's lives?

We are expanding, Springboard Care Services is actively seeking a Team Leader to join our expanding team and help lead one of our children's care homes with excellence and empathy.

As well as offering a highly competitive starting salary of up to £35,000, you’ll get all the support you need to develop your career in a progressive environment.

About Us:

Springboard Care Services is a dedicated and growing provider of exceptional care and support to young people, where our mission is to create safe and nurturing environments where children reach their full potential through personalised care, education, and emotional support.

Our owners and leadership team have decades of experience in the care and education sectors, and are committed to hiring the best people, while offering an attractive package, development opportunities and a dedication towards being an employer of choice.

What you’ll be doing:

As the Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our residential services, ensuring that high-quality care and support are provided to young people while on shift.

You’ll line manage and coordinate a team of Residential Care Workers, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Additionally, the shift pattern for this position is 2 days on and 4 days off.

Your experience and qualifications:

Essential:

? Existing Team Leader experience or an ambitious Residential Care Worker within a residential or social care setting.
? NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
? Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and other relevant legislation.
? Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children.
? Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle emergencies and confident in challenging behaviour and implementing physical intervention, should the need arise.
? Flexibility to work a shift pattern of 2 days on and 4 days off.
? NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willing to work towards.

What we offer:

? Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum, including night shift allowance, based on experience.
? Company pension.
? Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
? Supportive and collaborative working environment.
? Opportunities for career progression within the company.
? Rewarding work that makes a difference in the lives of young people.
? Referral programme.

Our interview process:

At Springboard Care Services our aim is to make the interview process as welcoming and straightforward as possible. While we’re unable to provide every applicant tailored feedback, we will provide an outcome irrespective of the stage you are progressed to.

The application stages include:

? Submit CV by email.
? Initial screening call with the Registered Manager.
? Face-to-face interview with the Responsible Individual and Registered Manager.
? Conditional hiring decision, subject to satisfactory DBS, UK right to work and reference checks.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated Team Leader with a passion for leading teams and supporting young people, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

Springboard is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young people!

You may also have experience in the following: Residential Team Leader, Senior Residential Support Worker, Children’s Home Team Leader, Residential Care Supervisor, Shift Leader – Children’s Home, Deputy Care Home Leader, Lead Residential Practitioner, Residential Support Team Lead, Childcare Team Supervisor, Residential Unit Team Leader, etc.

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