Senior Team Leader – Children's Homes
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,615 - £28,197 per annum + benefits
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Team Leader, supporting our children in our bespoke residential homes.
About Seashell Trust
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert residential care and education for children and young people with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our services are based on one site, deepening our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team.
About the Residential Homes
At Seashell, our 17 bespoke residential homes are purpose‑built with a ’home from home’ feel, offering 24‑hour care, weekly and termly boarding and 52‑week placement. As a Senior Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to be part of this special setting, contributing to a comfortable and familiar atmosphere for our children and young adults. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your support can truly make a difference in the everyday lives of our children and young adults.
About the Role of Senior Team Leader
The Senior leads the operational house team of residential support workers to provide person‑centred care to children with learning disabilities, autism and complex health and social care needs.
They will ensure staff have the resources and support to provide the level and quality of service required day to day, plus the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the service.
As well as providing direct care and support, the Senior is required to act as a key worker, giving supervision and managing performance appraisal for all support workers in the home and providing mentoring and coaching on key operational tasks. Being visible and accessible to support is paramount.
Qualification and Experience
* L4 or L3 QCF Level 3 Diploma Children’s & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (CCYP) Diploma
* At least 3 years experience in a similar care setting is essential, including working with children with complex learning and physical needs
* Knowledge of CQC adult care home fundamental standards
* Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to write and maintain reports on children and young people
* Ability to record and communicate effectively with parents, staff and other professionals
* Flexible approach to work, including working day shifts to meet with other operational staff
About Recruitment at Seashell
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
We provide an environment that is safeguarded and, as part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
We are an LGBTQA+ friendly employer and welcome applications from all identities.
Job Type: Full‑time
Pay: £27,615.00-£28,197.00 per year
Benefits
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free fitness classes
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On‑site gym
* On‑site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Application question(s)
* Please tell us why you think you would be an ideal candidate to work as a Senior Team Leader within Seashell
* Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 or 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent?
Work Location: In person
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