Overview
My 3 Limited are recruiting for enthusiastic individuals to support children and young people with Autism and Learning Disabilities in St Helens. We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join our team in providing care and assistance to individuals in need. This role requires compassion, patience, and the ability to support individuals with various needs.
If you are looking for a company with high expectations when it comes to achieving best outcomes for young people, a company that respects and values its employees, one that offers career progression and recognises, appreciates, acknowledges and rewards hard work, then look no further.
Role
As a Children’s home Team Leader, you will work directly with the children and young people, with appropriate support, guidance and under the supervision of the senior leadership team. Your role is to support young people in their day to day routines which include providing emotional support, promoting learning and supporting attendance at education, supporting with homework, participation in home’s activities and attendance and participation in community-based interests (e.g. attending clubs). You will work with young people to develop interests and improve life skills, promote self-sufficiency and build resilience. You will help to facilitate and support family relationships, where it is appropriate to do so, helping our young people to maintain a support network around them. You will be expected to be a good role model; embrace rights, encourage healthy lifestyles, to support young people in having all their health needs met, promote wellbeing, help young people develop safe decision making and work in a manner that ensures they are safe.
All staff need to be good communicators, in the written and verbal form, and be IT competent; all staff receive appropriate training to ensure such tasks can be completed to the required standard.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Act as a positive role model within the team, and for young people, to ensure effective and efficient person-centred service delivery for young people.
* Mentor and support the staff team, including supporting the induction of new staff and the continuing professional development of the team.
* Have oversight of young people’s plans; ensuring that they are an up-to-date reflection of current needs and support plans.
* Conduct supervision and appraisal of residential support workers in line with agreed timescales.
* Consult with young people; ensuring that they are involved in their own plans at a level which is meaningful and relevant to each individual.
* Contribute to the provision of a safe and nurturing home environment for young people.
* Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Maintain high standards of communication; liaising with families, professionals, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
* Promote autism awareness and acceptance, and challenge prejudice.
* Act as an ambassador for the home, and the company; demonstrating professionalism.
* Understand current legislation and its application within the setting.
* Complete internal auditing processes, and staff competency assessments, as required.
* Participate in the ongoing evaluation and development of the home, with a commitment to continuously improve the service.
* Develop own knowledge and practice; engaging with mandatory and supplementary training.
* Be a reflective practitioner; able to identify own areas for development.
* Have a commitment to completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare.
* Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager; making decisions in line with the expectations of the Registered Manager, My3 Ltd, and Ofsted.
* Work flexibly in the undertaking of other relevant duties which are not specifically outlined above.
Staffing and Requirements
* Staff will work an agreed shift pattern of 2 in, 4 off, including sleep-in. Renumeration is £15.59 per hour and sleep in rate of £73.50 per sleep.
Person Specification
Essential
* Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of My3 Ltd.
* Ability to work proactively, flexibly, and using your own initiative.
* Ability to work with other people as part of a larger team.
* Ability to think creatively and to adapt your approach when needed.
* Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels.
* Ability to form effective relationships with children and act as a positive role model.
* Ability to maintain sound professional judgement when working under pressure.
* Ability to learn, develop, and apply new skills.
* Ability to reflect on your own performance.
* High level of functional literacy and numeracy.
* Commitment to undertake additional training and attain the relevant qualification for the role.
* Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant setting.
* Previous experience of autistic spectrum conditions.
* Diploma Level 3 Qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent relevant qualification).
* Desirable
* Diploma Level 5 Qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent relevant qualification).
* Full (clean) UK driving license.
* All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, a minimum of 2 satisfactory references, and eligibility to work in the UK.
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