Team Leader – Derby

We are hiring a Team Leader for our Residential Children’s Home in Derby.

“Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential”

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prides itself in being child focused while believing in investing in its team.

What we aim to do is offer support and nurture for children and young people with emotional behaviour difficulties; and help navigate through day‑to‑day life using the therapeutic trauma informed ARC model.

The role of Team Leader involves:

• Leading shifts and supervising junior members of staff
• Undertaking agreed, delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis
• Supporting the young people’s emotional needs
• Contributing towards maintaining a safe, warm and homely environment
• Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
• Taking the children on activities
• Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out
• Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
• To make and maintain accurate records of the child’s day, including any incidents that may occur
• Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
• Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
• Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations

What we can offer:

• A salary of up to £37,180 per year (inclusive of an average of 5 sleep-ins per month), depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £15.00 to £16.00 per hour) with £65 per sleep-in night.
• Enrolment into company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• As a company we are offering an annual bonus every year based on performance of the home – potential earning can be up to £1000
• ERS (Employee Referral Scheme) up to £1000 per referral
• Welcome bonus of £1000 – subject to terms and conditions

Qualifications & Experience

What we are looking for from you:

• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (Essential)
• Experience in a children’s home setting (essential)
• Passion to help nurture young people
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep-ins
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)
• All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations