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Team Leader - Social Care
Job summary
A small residential home provider in Winchester is looking for a Team Leader to oversee care for children and lead support staff. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring high standards of care, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and previous experience in a Senior role. They should possess strong leadership skills, empathy, and resilience. A supportive culture and strong career progression opportunities are offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Previous experience in residential childcare is essential.
- At least 12 months previous experience in a Senior/Team Leader role required.
- Confident in supporting children with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor staff to ensure excellent care standards.
- Provide senior cover across days, evenings, and weekends.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards.
Skills
Education
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: £30,000-£34,000 + £50 sleep-ins
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: 28 days' holiday + birthday off, funded training, progression to Deputy Manager
Our client, a small residential home for up to three children is seeking a Team Leader to provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and lead a team of Support Workers. You'll oversee shifts, respond to incidents, support care planning, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment.
- Lead and mentor staff, ensuring excellent standards of care
- Provide senior cover across days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
- Build positive relationships using PACE and trauma-informed approaches
- Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding and Ofsted standards
- Support daily operations and liaise with external professionals
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Previous experience in residential childcare
- At least 12 months previous experience in a Senior/Team Leader capacity
- Confident supporting children with complex emotional/behavioural needs
- Able to lead shifts and make sound decisions
- Resilient, empathetic, and flexible
- Senior/Shift Leader experience
- Level 5 ambition
- Knowledge of PACE
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong career progression, including to Deputy Manager
- Fully funded training and reflective supervision
- Supportive, child-focused culture
- Bonuses, recognition awards, free parking, Blue Light Card
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