Team Leader Family Assessment in Derby

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including:

• Family Assessment
• Childrens Residential
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families.

Our Mission
At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support.

Your Role as a Team Leader within Family Assessment:

• Assess parents to safeguard and promote their children's well-being.
• Support and mentor parents in developing essential parenting skills.
• Provide advice and guidance to help families build stability.
• Strive to develop the best support for families.
• Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Mentor new and less experienced staff.
• Lead the team throughout shifts.
• Work closely with the management team to develop the service.
• Act as a role model and mentor to staff, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the highest standards of care and ethical practice.
• Navigate challenges with resilience and adaptability.

Our Ideal Candidate should:

• Hold a Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce qualification or Equivalent.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a team leader qualification.
• Have experience in leading a team.
• Prioritise the safety and well-being of children.
• Be nurturing and supportive, with strong mentoring skills.
• Be experienced in safeguarding and creating a stable environment.
• Be empathetic, understanding, and encouraging.
• Be self-motivated and adaptable to a fast-paced setting.
• Able to apply transferable skills from relevant experience.
• Have strong communication skills with a high level of empathy.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, effective relationships with children, parents, and professionals.
• Be committed to a career in supporting families.

What We Offer:

• Excellent Pay & Rewards: We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your Experience and Qualifications. Our Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay Standards.
• Auto-Enrolment on to our Employer Pension Contribution Scheme.
• Career Progression & Development: Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from Support worker to Service Manager.
• Comprehensive Training & Qualifications: Full induction program before you start. Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills. We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre.
• Wellbeing Program: Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development.
• A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment: With strong management support and supervision, you will always have the guidance and encouragement that give you the tools and confidence that you need to thrive in your role and career.

Are you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speak to our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community!

Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.