Residential Children's Services Team Leader in Bristol

Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, holistic care to young people from all backgrounds. We are looking for a dedicated Team Leader to join our 4-bed children's home in Weston-super-Mare.

If you're passionate about supporting young people, promoting their wellbeing and helping them reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

• Holiday allowance
• Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
• Ofsted bonus of £200 for a Good report and £500 for an Outstanding report
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A sleep-in allowance of £46 per night, as required by the needs of the business

In this role, you will ensure young people receive a safe, positive and nurturing living experience while leading and supporting the Residential Support Worker team to deliver high-quality care.

• Work shifts to ensure the home runs safely, smoothly and in line with safeguarding expectations
• Lead and supervise Residential Support Workers, promoting best practice and acting as a positive role model
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and the home's Statement of Purpose, and guide staff in applying these
• Build strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families and the wider community
• Support care planning, young people's reviews and progress against individual plans
• Encourage young people to participate in decision-making within the home and the community
• Promote equality and anti-discriminatory practice, and uphold all health & safety and data protection requirements
• Attend required training and support QCF learners where needed

• Have a good standard of education and be working towards, or hold, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Have a strong understanding of childcare legislation, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours
• Be confident in report writing, numeracy, general administration and IT
• Be able to build positive, empathetic relationships with young people and be committed to achieving the best outcomes
• Have a motivational and supportive leadership style, with the ability to supervise and develop staff
• Have knowledge of national and local safeguarding procedures and protocols

Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Headway Adolescent Resources is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.