Children’s residential home Team leader

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking for Children’s Home Team Leaders for our 3 bed (EBD) Residential Children’s home based in Aspley, Nottingha.

We are a provider of residential children’s services, and we specialise in providing the highest standard of care to Children and Young People.

As a Team Leader, you will assist the deputy and home manager in leading, motivating and supporting a team of support workers to meet the needs of Children and Young People.

Children’s Home Team Leader Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Lead shifts, have responsibility for decision making, and follow policies and procedures in line with current legislation.
• Manage and take direct responsibility for staff performance, training, and support
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both with colleagues and children, verbally and in writing
• Work in line with young people’s care plans and health plans
• Motivate, aid and guide children in their self-development
• Set appropriate examples for children at all times
• Listen and respond responsibly with sensitivity
• Undertake supervision of staff
• React calmly in stressful situations
• Maintain administrative records as required by the organisation

Minimum requirements for this Children’s Home Team Leader position are:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare
• Have two years of experience working in a Residential Children’s Home
• Leadership experience in residential childcare
• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nottingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Support Environment (preferred)
• Residential Childcare (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BB13