Team Leader Young People Residential #12307231

Semester.co.uk; Leyland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children’s residential care provider is seeking a Team Leader to support a team in a residential home setting. The role involves shifting leadership, nurturing relationships, and ensuring child safeguarding. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, including a Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care, along with a driving license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a residential setting.
• Experience leading a team is essential.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support managers, ensuring smooth shift operations.
• Monitor completion of tasks assigned to support workers.
• Support children in developing relationships and daily living activities.

Skills

Leadership

Motivating team

Safeguarding children

Education

Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Rota is 2 on 4 off, with full day sleeps, working out at 7 sleeps per month.

Monthly Attendance Bonus: £1800 per year.

We will also enroll you into your Level 5 qualification.

Essential requirements include a UK Manual Driving Licence and a minimum of 2 years' experience supporting young people.

We are seeking experienced candidates to lead a team supporting children and young people in a residential home setting. Residential support roles involve long day shifts with sleep-ins overnight.

Our client has an excellent reputation for providing high-quality residential care and education for children and young people with adverse childhood experiences, including those with mental health conditions such as Autism, Social, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, and complex needs.

Role Overview:

As a Team Leader, you will assist and support the managers, ensure smooth shift operations, assign tasks to support workers, and monitor their completion. You will help children maintain and develop relationships, encourage community involvement, and support their daily living activities. Safeguarding children and reporting any concerns is paramount. When not in service, you will undertake housekeeping and ensure hygiene standards are maintained, supporting your team to perform their duties to high standards.

We welcome you to join a friendly and supportive team. Bring your enthusiasm to support our service users and take pride in being part of our family.

Candidate Requirements:

• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a residential setting
• Experience leading a team
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Ability to work long days and undertake sleep-ins
• Confidence to support and motivate your team

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check and checks against the barred list for children.