Children's Residential Team Leader

Jupiter Recruitment; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Career progression

Holiday pot access

24/7 support

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment in Worcester is seeking a committed Team Leader to provide high-quality, person-centred support in a residential setting. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure care plans and records meet regulatory standards.

You will build trusting relationships with the young person and families, coordinate care with social workers and healthcare professionals, and promote safeguarding and wellbeing through effective team leadership and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience in residential care or similar setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise staff to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred care and implement PBS plans.
• Maintain care plans, risk assessments and daily records to Ofsted standards.
• Coordinate with social workers, healthcare professionals and families.
• Manage staff rotas, handovers and post-incident debriefs.
• Oversee medication administration and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Staff supervision

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a committed Team Leader to provide high quality, person centered support to a young individual with complex care and support needs within a residential care setting in Worcester, West Midlands area.You will be working for one of UK's leading children's healthcare providers

We are looking for people who genuinely want to make a positive difference to the life of the individual they support.The right person will be patient, understanding and willing to build a trusting relationship, while being there for the individual through both their good and more challenging days

As a Team Leader your key duties include:

• 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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous experience in complex care, homecare, supported living, residential care, nursing care or a similar environment is desirable
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care or support needs
• A caring, compassionate and patient approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build professional and trusting relationships with individuals and their families

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care + experience working in a similar role and setting**

The successful Team Leader will receive an excellent salary of £29,952 - £39,936 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 36-48 hours a week on days & nights.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Rotas 4 weeks in advance
• Regular opportunities for overtime
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities
• Access to your holiday pot at any time, releasing the funds when you need them most
• 24/7 support, with somebody always on hand to advise and help

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