Team Leader

£34,320 Per Annum (£14.50 per hour and 2 sleep shifts worked per week, £40 per sleep)

Acorn Homes is a provider of residential care homes for vulnerable children. We currently have multiple homes that have been rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and are adding more homes to the Acorn family. We are always looking for more enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our team.

So, if you feel you can make a difference to young people’s lives, please do not hesitate to apply. You could be a click away from a career that will change your life and the lives of children in need.

Team Leader – Canterbury

We are looking for a Team Leader who has experience working in a children’s home and is looking for the next step up in their career. The ideal Team Leader will be confident, work well on their own initiative, possess excellent communication skills, be a good decision maker and have the ability to develop staff to their full potential.

Purpose of the Role of Team Leader

A Team Leader is responsible for the supervision of a team of support staff to ensure that young people receive complete person-centred care service. As an excellent role model, they will lead, delegate, supervise and assess the Support Workers’ practice. The role also requires providing direct high‑quality care and support to young people.

Abilities required for the Role of Team Leader include but are not limited to:

• The ability to organise, plan and take responsibility.
• The ability to lead shifts, have responsibility for decision making, and follow policies and procedures in line with current legislation.
• Ability to manage and take direct responsibility for staff performance, training and support.
• The ability to offer support and guidance during on‑call duties.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both with colleagues and children, verbally and in writing.
• The ability to work in line with young people’s care plans and health plans.
• The ability to motivate, aid and guide children in their self‑development.
• The ability to set appropriate examples for children at all times.
• The ability to listen and respond responsibly with sensitivity.
• Ability to undertake supervisions of staff.
• Ability to react calmly in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain administrative records as required by the organisation.

Benefits & Rewards we offer

• Various contracted hour shifts available.
• Flexible working, to promote work‑life balance.
• Maternity and paternity packages.
• Staff loyalty scheme, including extra annual leave days.
• Staff loyalty scheme, including monetary awards each year.
• Refer a friend reward scheme earning up to £2,000 per referral depending on experience.
• Birthday gift of £40 from the company each year.
• Blue Light Card, offering a range of discounts and rewards.
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Discretionary travel cost scheme.
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare paid for by the company.
• Plus £250 or £100 gift card for NVQ completion.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Full induction programme.
• Ongoing training and development, opportunities to progress within an expanding company and be part of an effective and supportive team.

Essential Requirements for the Role of Team Leader

• Two years experience working in a children’s home.
• Hold or be willing to achieve a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Children and Young People.
• Be prepared to work early, late and night shifts (including sleepovers) on a rota basis.
• Be over the age of 21 (Employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010).

Desirable Requirements for the Role of Team Leader

• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Acorn is a family‑owned company whose owner is a patron of the NSPCC. We have an enviable reputation with local authorities for delivering good outcomes for young people and demonstrating resilience. We currently operate eight registered homes all rated Good or Outstanding and you would become a successful part of the team within the home with full support from an active and engaged Deputy and Manager, head office and senior management team.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Acorn Group are committed to ensuring the safety of our young people is upheld at all times; therefore all positions require an enhanced disclosure and satisfactory references. As an employee of Acorn Group it will be expected that you demonstrate the same commitment, by following our policies and procedures, as well as attending all mandatory training.