Children's Residential Home Team Leader - Car driver essential

Imagine mentoring and support; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization is looking for experienced Team Leaders to promote the welfare of children and young people in their care. The role involves leading shifts, working collaboratively with the management team, and ensuring high standards of care. Successful applicants will have experience in a children's home setting and be committed to creating a supportive environment for children and their families.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Free meals while on shift

28 days holiday per year

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Casual dress

Employee of the month scheme

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience of working in a children's home setting or equivalent.
• Full driving license and willingness to obtain business insurance.
• Ability to work on a rota basis, including overnight and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Support the home's management on shifts.
• Lead the creation of placement plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Experience in children's home setting

Commitment to children's welfare

Good communication skills

Education

QCF Level 3 in Child Care

Job description

Imagine Mentoring and Support promote a positive and supportive working culture. We are also an equal opportunities employer who are committed to making a positive difference in children, families, and young people's lives.

We are looking to recruit candidates who have at least two years' experience of working in a children's home setting or similar and who are committed to providing excellent care and support to the children and families that we work with. Successful candidates must have a kind, caring and patient attitude.

Role Summary

This is an exciting role for three experienced Team Leaders to join a company who are in a period of growth.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people we care for and support.
• Support the home's management and take the lead on shifts.
• Work in accordance with Imagine's values as explained in our statement of Purpose.
• Uphold our good Ofsted rating with an aim of becoming outstanding.
• Work in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure that children and young people we support are treated with respect, dignity, and equality.
• Lead on and create young people's placement plans and risk assessments.
• Act as and/or oversee Key worker arrangements for named young people.
• Act as the lead person for the overall co-ordination of support for children.
• Ensure that all matters relating to health and safety checks and audits for the house and relevant H&S staff training are complete to a high standard.
• Promote equality of opportunity, a respect for diversity and anti-oppressive practice.

Requirements

• At least two years' experience of working in a children's home setting or equivalent.
• QCF Level 3 in relation to working with children, young people and their families or equivalent.
• Full driving licence and be willing to obtain business insurance.
• Ability to work on a rota basis, overnight and weekend shifts essential.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive pay.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free Meals whilst on shift.
• 28 days holiday per year.
• Full training package provided.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Pension scheme.
• Onsite parking at the home.
• Casual dress.
• Birthday Voucher on your birthday.
• Employee of the month scheme with reward.

Imagine Mentoring and Support are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability.

We are committed to the safer recruitment process and successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.