Team Leader Residential

Salary: per annum

Location: Chesterfield

Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time 37 hours per week

Interviews: to be held week commencing the 2nd of June 2025

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help. Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year we helped more than 688000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children:

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the service:

Chesterfield is an exciting new residential home that offers accommodation and support for children and young people aged 18 years with both physical and learning disabilities. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.

As a Team Leader, you will play a vital role in helping our young people achieve their personal goals and develop their independence. You may be asked to sleep in on occasions and you will earn an extra £50 for each one.

A bit about the role:

In the role of Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for our children. You will supervise and support residential support workers by providing guidance and training, ensuring they understand and implement care plans effectively. You will also work with other professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans that address the specific needs of each child. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times is crucial, which means adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. Maintaining open effective communication with the children, their families and other professionals involved in their care is also key. In addition to these responsibilities, you will act as a direct cover for the registered manager in their absence. Furthermore, you'll handle administrative tasks such as managing rotas, maintaining records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

How you'll help to create brighter futures:

• Guide your team to deliver exceptional care and support, setting the standard for best practices.
• Create an environment where children develop essential life skills and grow in confidence.
• Champion the rights and needs of each child, ensuring their voice is always heard and respected.
• Foster strong trusting relationships with the children, their families and other professionals.
• Monitor and assess individual progress and development through diary sheets and care plans.
• Provide management to a team of staff to deliver high standards of care.
• Lead shifts and supervise staff.
• Support Young People to achieve positive outcomes.
• Be an advocate for the wellbeing of the young people.
• Lead and assess staff, carrying out supervisions and risk assessments.

Let's talk about you:

You will find the full job description attached; the job description details the requirements of the role but the must-haves are:

• A Level 3 diploma for Residential Childcare
• Experience of leading a team within a care setting
• Experience in residential short breaks or children's services
• Experience of clear concise record keeping via IT systems
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements
• Understanding of GDPR, Safeguarding and relevant policies

Good to know:

Application Process: Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool: We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.

Contact: Shannon Neander or email us at quoting reference 11309.

Diversity, equality and inclusion: At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are underrepresented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are underrepresented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants to apply.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

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