Team Leader - Ofsted Children\'s Homes

Flora Care Solutions provide specialist therapeutic residential care to children with Autism, ADHD and learning difficulties. We are an expanding company who provide opportunities for career development and growth, with Team Leader positions available in our brand new 3 bed home in Maghull. Our Manager and Operations Manager have a strong leadership background with positive outcomes with Ofsted regulators.

At the heart of Flora Care Solutions is a simple but powerful philosophy: every child is unique and deserving of love, respect, and the chance to blossom into their best selves. We understand that greatness starts small, and we are here to nurture the seeds of greatness within each child. Our high quality induction and training programmes will support you to provide the best care possible to children, and we invest in our teams to support internal growth and consistency of care.

Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life? Do you have a natural caring and supportive nature? Are you resilient and able to remain calm when faced with behaviours of concern?

Responsibilities

• You will be the lead support on shift, mentoring and supporting new team members, reporting to the Manager and Deputy Manager, conducting supervisions and updating on progress or difficulties in relation to staff or young people and advising if management intervention is required.
• Your role will be to act as a Key Worker where necessary to a specified individual child, taking on responsibility for specified areas of care and support.
• Ensure all health and medical needs are met and support the child to advocate their own needs and wishes.
• Support children to access their education, promoting a learning environment where children can flourish.
• Provide advice, assistance and support to children with Autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties and complex needs, attending to their practical, physical and emotional needs.
• Provide a high standard of care and support, in a professional manner, to vulnerable children, helping them build resilience through positive approaches.
• Assist the Manager and Deputy in ensuring that each child has their needs met through effective assessment and care planning.
• Review and monitor care plans and contribute to review reports as directed.
• Lead, support and participate in children’s social, educational and recreational activities in line with care plans, trips out and holidays.
• Liaise with other agencies/professionals as necessary in conjunction with Managers.
• Promote positive relationships with family and friends of the child.
• Record information about children and ensure communication with staff members where effective.
• Delegate tasks and ensure they are completed, well recorded and signed off by you as a team leader.
• Sleep-in duties.
• Promote good practice in the team in accordance with the home’s SOP and in line with all Company policies and procedures.
• Drive the team towards achieving organisational goals while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure safeguarding is at the centre of practice, and ensure policies and procedures are well understood and followed by team members.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.
• 2 years experience of supporting children in a residential setting.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a residential children's care home.
• Strong understanding of senior care practices and the ability to create effective care plans.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to engage with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in supervising staff and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• IT proficiency for maintaining records and documentation related to care plans and team management.
• Full UK driving license.

The post is subject to relevant safer recruitment checks and completion of an enhanced DBS check. We invite passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: £15.60 per hour
• Benefits: Additional leave, Casual dress, Company events, Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, Discounted or free food, Employee discount, Employee mentoring programme, Financial planning services, Free fitness classes, Free parking, Gym membership, Health & wellbeing programme, On-site parking, Referral programme, Store discount.
• Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required), Residential Childcare: 2 years (required), NVQ Level 3 / 4 in Children and Families Residential Care (required).
• Work Location: In person.
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Information Technology.
• Industries: Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities Liverpool, England, United Kingdom.

Note: This posting reflects current openings and is subject to change.