Post Title: Team Leader – Children's Residential Care
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Reports to: Deputy Manager / Registered Manager
Location: Ascot
Salary: £35,505 - £36,400
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week on a varied shift pattern (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins); participation in the on-call rota required
Main Purpose of the Role
To support the Deputy and Registered Manager in the day-to-day operational leadership of the home, ensuring a consistent and high standard of care.
To lead shifts and supervise Residential Support Workers, supporting the delivery of person-centred, trauma-informed care to children and young people.
To promote the safeguarding and well-being of children in line with the Children's Homes' values, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and other relevant legislation.
To contribute to the creation of a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and educationally.
To ensure robust communication, effective teamwork, and a positive ethos throughout the home.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Lead, coordinate, and supervise shifts, ensuring the home runs smoothly and in line with care plans, risk assessments, and policies.
- Support the Deputy and Registered Manager in overseeing daily routines and ensuring the home environment remains safe, clean, and welcoming.
- Provide direct support to children, promoting independence, emotional regulation, and resilience.
- Support the creation and review of individual care, risk, behaviour, and placement plans.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, including contributing to inductions, training, and performance feedback.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, including incident reports, daily logs, and communication records.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure any concerns are reported and recorded in accordance with policy and LADO procedures.
- Liaise with social workers, therapists, education providers, and other professionals involved in the children's care. xgikmsk
- Support the implementation of therapeutic strategies in collaboration with the in-house psychologist.
- Ensure medication is administered, recorded,...
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