Trauma-Informed Residential Team Leader for Children

Jupiter Recruitment; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotas 4 weeks in advance

Regular overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management and career paths

Holiday pot access at any time

24/7 support

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Team Leader to provide high-quality, person-centered support for a young individual with complex care needs in a residential setting in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The successful candidate will lead shifts, oversee staff, ensure care plans and PBS are implemented and work with social workers, families and professionals to meet the young person’s needs.

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required, with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in a similar role
• Experience in complex care or residential settings
• Ability to maintain accurate care plans and records
• Strong communication with social workers, families and staff

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred care and implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
• Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments and daily records, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations
• Work closely with social workers, healthcare professionals and families to ensure the young person's needs are met
• Coordinate staff rotas, handovers and post-incident debriefs to maintain consistent care and support staff wellbeing
• Oversee medication administration, health and safety checks, and safeguarding procedures to ensure a safe living environment

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Team Leader to provide high-quality, person-centered support for a young individual with complex care needs in a residential setting in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The successful candidate will lead shifts, oversee staff, ensure care plans and PBS are implemented and work with social workers, families and professionals to meet the young person’s needs.

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required, with relevant experience.