Residential Team Leader - Children's Services
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Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a dedicated team to provide outstanding care and support? If so, we want to hear from you! We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Residential Team Leader to join our Children’s Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead by example, ensuring that vulnerable children receive the care, guidance, and stability they need to thrive.
About the Role:
As a Residential Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the residential home, supporting a team of care staff to deliver high-quality care to children and young people. You will play a pivotal role in promoting a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child feels valued and empowered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate, and manage a team of Residential Support Workers.
- Ensure the home operates in compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Promote a child-centred approach, focusing on the welfare, development, and safety of each child.
- Support children in achieving their personal goals and help them develop essential life skills.
- Oversee the planning and delivery of individual care plans.
- Manage staff rotas, ensuring adequate staffing levels at all times.
- Conduct regular supervisions, appraisals, and training sessions for the team.
- Handle safeguarding concerns and ensure all incidents are appropriately recorded and reported.
- Build positive relationships with external agencies, families, and the local community.
About You:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within children’s residential services.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations effectively.
- A full UK driving licence.
- New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as
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