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Team Leader - Childrens Residential Services
Job summary
A leading residential care provider in Houghton-le-Spring seeks a compassionate Residential Team Leader for its Children’s Services. You will lead a dedicated team to ensure vulnerable children receive the support they need. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, leadership experience, and skills in safeguarding. This role offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference in children's lives.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within children's residential services.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and manage a team of Residential Support Workers.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Promote a child-centred approach to care.
- Support children's personal goals and development.
- Manage staff rotas and conduct regular supervisions.
Skills
Education
Residential Team Leader - Childrens Services
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a dedicated team to provide outstanding care and support? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Residential Team Leader to join our Childrens Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead by example, ensuring that vulnerable children receive the care, guidance, and stability they need to thrive.
- Lead, motivate, and manage a team of Residential Support Workers.
- Ensure the home operates in compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Promote a child-centred approach, focusing on the welfare, development, and safety of each child.
- Support children in achieving their personal goals and help them develop essential life skills.
- Oversee the planning and delivery of individual care plans.
- Manage staff rotas, ensuring adequate staffing levels at all times.
- Conduct regular supervisions, appraisals, and training sessions for the team.
- Handle safeguarding concerns and ensure all incidents are appropriately recorded and reported.
- Build positive relationships with external agencies, families, and the local community.
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within childrens residential services.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations effectively.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Career progression within a supportive and inclusive organisation.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
Salary / Benefits: From: £13.71 To: £14.07 per hour
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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