At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team in providing care for children in a residential setting.
- Company: Reputable children's residential care company dedicated to community inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, pension, training opportunities, and employee assistance services.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career progression and job satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare and supervisory experience required.
The predicted salary is between 15.5 - 15.5 £ per hour.
Children's Residential Senior Support Worker Redditch From £15.50 per hour + £70 per sleep in My client is a well-known, Children's Residential Care Company.
My client believes that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children should be part of a community.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Children's Home in Redditch, which has been rated as GOOD with Ofsted and works extremely well with external agencies including local authorities.
In return for hard work and commitment you can expect, in addition to competitive pay and conditions and a range of benefits, to have a high-quality induction and ongoing training and development.
As the Team Leader in Redditch home, you will be responsible for deputising in the Deputy Managers' absence and supporting the Support Workers.
The Team Leader will be: Leading and supervising a team of care staff in Redditch children's residential home.
Providing guidance, support, and mentorship to staff.
Ensuring the team adheres to policies, procedures, and safeguarding regulations.
Conducting staff meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews.
Supporting with staff rotas and shift planning Ensuring the wellbeing, safety and welfare of the young people in the home.
Responding appropriately to any incidents, safeguarding concerns or disclosures.
Providing emotional and practical support to children, ensuring their needs are met.
Creating and maintaining care plans tailored to individual children's needs.
Encouraging children's independence, life skills, and positive behaviours.
Supporting with education, activities, and social engagement.
Addressing and managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques.
Maintaining accurate records of children's care plans, daily logs, and incidents.
Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards.
Completing risk assessments and following health and safety protocols.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with legislation and organizational policies.
Participating in inspections and audits, providing evidence of good practice.
Working alongside social workers, therapists, teachers, and healthcare professionals.
Attending and contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings.
The ideal candidate for the Team Leader will have: NVQ Level 3/4 Residential Childcare.
Experience working within a Children's setting, at least 2 years.
Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
Safeguarding training and knowledge of child protection procedures.
Empathy, patience, and resilience when working with vulnerable children.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle challenging behaviours effectively.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
Our client offers job satisfaction, long term prospects, good pay and conditions, a pension, a range of share schemes, good training opportunities to help you achieve recognised qualifications and a range of specially developed benefits: Employee Assistance Service including free
Senior Team Leader employer: Safer Hand Solutions Ltd
SaferHandCare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of both its staff and residents, fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment. With flexible working hours and a commitment to professional development through comprehensive training, employees are empowered to grow in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those they care for. Located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, the company offers competitive pay rates and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding employment in healthcare.
