Location: Sharnbrook
Salary: From 15.00 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Children's Residential Care
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Children's Residential Team Leader to join a dedicated residential childcare team in Handsworth.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking to progress into a leadership role or an existing Team Leader seeking a new opportunity.
You will support the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, child-centred care to children and young people with complex needs, while providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to Residential Support Workers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and support a team of Residential Support Workers.
- Coordinate shifts and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home.
- Deliver high-quality care to children and young people with complex needs.
- Support staff with behaviour management, de-escalation and safeguarding procedures.
- Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are followed.
- Conduct staff supervisions and support ongoing development.
- Maintain accurate care records, incident reports and daily documentation.
- Promote a safe, nurturing and positive environment for children.
- Work closely with management, social workers and external professionals.
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding procedures and organisational policies.
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working with children and young people in a residential care setting.
- Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Shift Leader or Team Leader is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
- Experience managing challenging behaviours and using de-escalation techniques.
- Ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues.
- Good communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
- Ability to meet enhanced DBS and safer recruitment requirements.
Desirable Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Experience supporting children with complex needs, autism, learning disabilities or challenging behaviours.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive pay starting from 15.00 per hour.
- Opportunities for career progression into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive management and an established residential childcare team.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and relevant employment references.
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Children's Residential Team Leader in Dunstable employer: Key Health
Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of adults with diverse needs. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a fulfilling environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
