We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join a children's residential home located in Chipping, near Preston, supporting children and young people aged 8 to 18 with emotional and behavioural needs.
This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Chipping, Preston, Longridge, Clitheroe, Garstang, Blackburn and surrounding areas.
As an experienced Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and effective day to day running of the home, while providing child centred care and leading, guiding and supporting the wider residential care team. You will coordinate shifts, allocate duties and ensure staff are deployed effectively according to the needs and risks of the children. You will also support staff to follow individual care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and behaviour support strategies.
- Caring approach and ability to build positive relationships with children and young people
- Experience working with children or young people in residential care, social care, education, youth work or a similar setting
- Ability to lead and support staff, make decisions and manage shifts effectively
- Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessments, behaviour support and care planning
- Good communication skills and ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and escalate concerns appropriately
- QCF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this within the required timescales
- Full UK driving licence, as driving is required by the service
- Experience mentoring or supporting staff is desirable
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p
- 15.25 per hour
- 54 sleep-in rate
- 2 on, 4 off structured working pattern
- Support towards achieving a Level 4 qualification
- Company vehicle for work purposes
- Blue Light Card with discounts across major brands
- Quarterly employee welfare raffle, with prizes including holidays, spa breaks, and cinema vouchers
- Company pension
- Paid training
- Supportive working environment with opportunities for career development
If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you!
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SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today — all applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Maisie McDonnell.
TEAM LEADER / SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER / RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE / CHILDREN'S HOME / CHILDREN'S SUPPORT WORKER / CHILDCARE / RESIDENTIAL CARE / SHIFT LEADER / SENIOR CARE WORKER / EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL NEEDS / SAFEGUARDING / CHIPPING / PRESTON
Team Leader | Children's Residential in Manchester employer: S.N.G Recruitment Solutions Limited
Join a dedicated team at a specialist children's residential care provider in Hampshire, where your role as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Children's Nurse (RCN) will be pivotal in delivering compassionate, person-centred care to vulnerable children. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, offers flexible working arrangements, and provides ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. With competitive pay, generous annual leave, and additional benefits like employee discounts and financial hardship support, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
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S.N.G Recruitment Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
