Residential Team Leader - Children's Homes
Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.
Working within the Children’s Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. Our Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their individual care plans and needs are met. The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home‑from‑home experience, enhance and promote their life experiences and independence, and help them prepare for the next stage of their life.
Please note:
* The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
* We cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
* Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
* Providing supervision for staff.
* Supporting children and young people to achieve their personal wishes and goals.
* Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
* Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
* Creating a fun and positive atmosphere.
* Organising and taking part in activities.
* Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage.
* Engaging and building positive relationships with children and young people.
* Remaining calm in challenging situations.
* Implementing boundaries.
* Adapting and responding quickly.
If you have the above qualities but may not have all the practical skills yet, we will support you through training and development in line with your personal development plan and actively promote succession planning.
Pay and enhancements
37 hours per week plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year).
* Starting rate: £15.82 per hour, rising to £17.47 per hour.
* Overnight rate: £21.09 per hour, rising to £23.29 per hour.
* Saturday rate: £23.73 per hour, rising to £26.20 per hour.
* Sunday and bank holiday rate: £31.64 per hour, rising to £34.94 per hour.
We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or sleep‑ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.
Qualifications
* Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent recognised by Ofsted.
* D1 Bus Driver.
Experience
* Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
* Knowledge of Ofsted Children’s Homes Regulations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check. A DBS disclosure is required.
£30,518 to £33,699 a year pro‑rate, plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year, pro‑rate).
About us
DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive and safe environment. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stopping discrimination, challenging inequality and promoting diversity.
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