Team Manager

Blossom Children's Homes Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services organization is seeking a Team Manager for their home in Luton. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing care plans for children. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in children's services and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's services with management or supervisory role required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and policies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall operations and staff at the children's home.
• Develop and implement policies for safety and well-being.
• Coordinate services for children including education and health.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services

Job description

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The Team Manager is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the staff and day to-

day operations at a children's home.

The Team Manager will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure that the needs of the children

in care are met, and that the home is operating in compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a therapeutic community in line with the CCH ethos and culture. • Provide leadership and supervision to a team of staff at the children's home, including Senior childcare workers, support workers, and other staff members.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in care.

• Ensure that the home is operating in compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of services to the children in care, including education, health care, and recreational activities.

• Work closely with other professionals, such as social workers and external stakeholders, to ensure that the children in care receive the support and services they need.

• Oversee the development and implementation of individual care plans for the children in care.

• Manage and monitor the budget for the children's home, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively.

• Provide regular reports to the Home Manager on the status of the children's home, including any issues or concerns that need to be addressed.

• To undertake additional duties as deemed appropriate by the Home Manager

Reports to: Home Manager

Roles reporting into this post: Seniors and childcare workers.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience of working in children's services, with experience in a management or supervisory role

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong leadership and management abilities

• Familiarity with relevant regulations and policies

PREFERABLE

• In-depth knowledge of child development

• Experience in budget management and financial reporting

Champion Children's Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender

identity or expression, national origin, age, or disability.