Trauma-Informed Team Lead - Children's Home

Health Recruit Network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Retention bonus

Sleep-ins paid

Health & wellbeing

Pension

Cycle-to-work

Discounted food

Company events

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is recruiting a Team Leader for a children's home in Barnet, London. You will support the Manager and Deputy Manager, guide the support team and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people with complex needs.

The role requires safeguarding commitment, a Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children and Young Adults (or willing to work towards it) and the ability to lead a team, with a 37.5-hour week, evenings and weekends, and occasional sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Social Care Children and Young Adults, or equivalent.
• Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to residential childcare.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including training, supervision and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager and Deputy Manager in leading and managing the home.
• Supervise and guide support workers.
• Help maintain consistent, high-quality care and a nurturing environment.
• Build meaningful and trusting relationships with young people.
• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Help young people develop confidence and independence.
• Support young people to feel a strong sense of belonging.

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Legislation knowledge

PD commitment

Job description

Health Recruit Network is recruiting a Team Leader for a children's home in Barnet, London. You will support the Manager and Deputy Manager, guide the support team and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people with complex needs.

The role requires safeguarding commitment, a Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children and Young Adults (or willing to work towards it) and the ability to lead a team, with a 37.5-hour week, evenings and weekends, and occasional sleep-ins.