At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in providing outstanding care for children with emotional needs.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on nurturing potential and empowering futures.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, 28 days leave, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for overtime and performance bonuses.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: QCF Level 3 Diploma or equivalent and experience in a children's home setting.
The predicted salary is between 29600 - 31600 £ per year.
We are hiring a Team Leader for our Residential Children's Home in Leicester.
Salary: £14.25 - £15.25
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week)
Shift Pattern: 2 on 4 off including evenings, weekends.
Sleep-in Rate: £65 per sleep-in
Voluntary Overtime Available
"Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential"
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prides itself on being child-focused while at the same time believing in investing in its team.
What we aim to do is offer support and nurture for children and young people with emotional behaviour difficulties and help navigate through day-to-day life.
The role of Team Leader involves:
- Leading shifts and supervising junior members of staff
- Undertaking agreed, delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis
- Supporting the young people's emotional needs
- Contributing towards maintaining a safe, warm and homely environment
- Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
- Taking the children on activities
- Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out
- Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
- To make and maintain accurate records of the child's day, including any incidents that may occur
- Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
- Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
- Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations
What we are looking for from you:
- QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent or completion of 70-80% of this qualification
- Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
- Passion to help nurture young people
- Be able to work shift patterns including sleep-ins
- Full, UK driving licence (essential)
- All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations
What we can offer:
- Enrolment into company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
- Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
- As a company, we are offering a rewards and recognition bonus scheme based upon the performance of the home.
- Overtime available
- ERS (Employee Referral Scheme) up to £250 per referral.
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