At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide nurturing care for young people in a residential setting.
- Company: Join Headway Adolescent Resources, a leader in holistic care for youth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, holiday allowance, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent preferred.
The predicted salary is between 34080 - 35810 £ per year.
Location: Badgworth
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary Unqualified: Up to £34,079.99 with sleep-in shifts
Salary Qualified: Up to £35,810.18 with sleep-in shifts
Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, holistic care to young people from all backgrounds. We're looking for a dedicated Team Leader to join our 3-bed home in Badgworth.
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.
What We Offer
- Holiday Allowance
- Pension Scheme (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 and when the business needs it
About the Role
- 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, anti-discriminatory practice, and uphold all Health & Safety and data protection requirements.
- Attend required training and support QCF learners where needed.
Essential Skills
- A good standard of education and working towards, or holding, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of childcare legislation, Children's Home Regulations and quality standards.
- Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours.
- Confident in report writing, numeracy, general administration and IT.
- Able to build positive, empathetic relationships with young people and committed to achieving the best outcomes.
- Motivational and supportive leadership style, with the ability to supervise and develop staff.
- 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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.
Head of Service - Community Led Support in Axbridge employer: Headway
At Headway Adolescent Resources, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the wellbeing and development of both our young residents and our staff. Located in the supportive community of Badgworth, we offer a nurturing work environment that fosters professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and performance bonuses. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while enjoying a collaborative and rewarding workplace culture.
