Team Leader - Children's Residential Support Worker - Preston Area - Up to £34,200
About the Role
We are excited to be working with a fantastic and well Established Children's Home who is looking to bring on an experienced Team Leader Children's Support Worker to help lead a stable, supportive home for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven track record in residential childcare who's ready to step into a key leadership role.
Team Leader Children's Support Worker
- Understand and deliver the young person's Care Plan daily.
- Meet all basic physical needs of the young person daily.
- Keep accurate, up-to-date records for young people in line with home systems.
- Carry out checks and maintain Health & Safety records as directed by line manager.
- Contribute, update, and review monthly all relevant plans (risk assessment, behaviour plan, placement plan) to ensure significant behaviours are recorded.
- Develop skills, knowledge, and experience as agreed with line manager to improve practice and set professional goals.
- Conduct supervision meetings as directed by Home and Deputy Manager.
- Contribute to the positive culture of the home by demonstrating core values.
- Use initiative to ensure all working hours are used effectively.
- Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Work with internal and external services and professionals to ensure continuity of care for young people.
- Ensure all domestic duties are completed daily and signed off to standard.
- Care for the home's fabric, equipment, and grounds to create a homely environment.
- Actively contribute to a therapeutic, homely environment, considering young people's wishes and preferences.
- Be accountable for petty cash, ensuring financial systems and processes are followed.
- Be accountable for all records, systems, and operating procedures as set by line manager.
- Be involved in LAC and PEP reviews and produce reports for LAC reviews.
- Produce weekly planners for young people.
- Prepare weekly petty cash requests.
- Update risk assessments, placement plans, and behaviour support plans.
Regulatory and Administrative
- Ensure all regulatory standards are followed and records stored centrally.
- To attend internal and external professionals' meetings as required.
- To adhere to the whistle blowing policy to ensure that poor practice, negligence, and dishonesty is raised appropriately.
- To ensure own and others understanding and compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Equality and Diversity Act.
- To be accountable for the homes petty cash and ensure financial systems and processes are followed correctly.
- Ensure regulatory training is completed and refreshed.
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Team Leader - Children's Home in Preston employer: Health Recruit Network
Join a compassionate and dedicated team at our well-established children's residential home in Plymouth, where you can lead with purpose and make a significant impact on the lives of young people. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, continuous professional development, and the opportunity to manage a service rated 'Good' by Ofsted. With competitive salary packages, a company pension, and a focus on health and wellbeing, this role is perfect for those looking to grow their career while making a difference.
