Trauma-Informed Children's Homes Team Lead

Southwark; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 44.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Southwark Council in London is recruiting 3 Team Leaders for the Children's Residential Homes Service in Peckham Rye to lead Residential Practitioners and deliver trauma-informed care to children and young people.

You will supervise staff, ensure safe, nurturing homes and support positive development, independence and resilience, with a DBS Enhanced check required for the role. 3 permanent positions available.

Competenze

• Essential criteria include recognised childcare qualifications at Level 3 or above.
• Experience with children and young people in residential settings is required.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff teams is necessary.
• Strong safeguarding and trauma-informed practice understanding.

Mansioni

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and supervision to Residential Practitioners.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, child-centred home environment.
• Support children to develop resilience, independence and life skills.
• Ensure high standards of care per care plans and individual needs.
• Promote trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.
• Build relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
• Support the Registered Manager with service delivery and operation.
• Monitor practice standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Respond to emergency placements and appropriate needs.

Conoscenze

Leadership & supervision

Trauma-informed practice

Safeguarding knowledge

Experience in residential childcare

Formazione

RCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

RCF Level 4 Children Young People and Family Practitioner Diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Southwark Council in London is recruiting 3 Team Leaders for the Children's Residential Homes Service in Peckham Rye to lead Residential Practitioners and deliver trauma-informed care to children and young people.

You will supervise staff, ensure safe, nurturing homes and support positive development, independence and resilience, with a DBS Enhanced check required for the role. 3 permanent positions available.