Job Title: Team Leader, Children's Home, Ofsted
Location: South Yorkshire (Wakefield / Barnsley)
Salary: £32,500 inclusive of sleeps (10 sleeps per month)
Shift Pattern: 2 on 4 off
Responsible to: Registered Home Manager, Operations Manager
Home: EBD 3 Bed Home
Latest Ofsted: Outstanding
Team in place: Well-established
Main Purpose of Job:
In the absence of the Registered Manager and Deputy, the Team Leader will take responsibility for all administrative and childcare functions within the home. The main purpose is to ensure the smooth operation of the facility, making decisions aligned with the Registered Manager and Ofsted’s expectations, and promoting the philosophy and policies of The company.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Decision-Making: Discriminate effectively between deferred and immediate decisions, adhering to the standards set by the Registered Manager and Ofsted.
Compliance: Be fully conversant with the company’s philosophy, policies, and procedures, respecting and maintaining the confidentiality of work.
Child Care Practice: Supervise and guide staff, ensuring compliance with National Minimum Standards wider procedures. Contribute to the effective assessment, monitoring, planning, and evaluation of decisions.
Leadership: Demonstrate good leadership and childcare practices, playing a significant role in the supervision of Key Workers.
Safeguarding: Actively participate in Case Planning Meetings, LAC Reviews, PEP Meetings, and other relevant sessions. Compile written reports, seek the views of young people, and contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of their welfare.
Administrative Tasks: Assist in ensuring accurate performance of administrative tasks, including specific delegated responsibilities and monitoring other staff members' administrative duties.
Team Management: Contribute to staff team management, disseminating information, instructing outcomes of meetings to the staff team, and assisting the Registered Manager in staff development.
Team Management:
Demonstrate leadership and childcare practices, playing a significant role in the supervision of RSW.
Assist in ensuring specific plans are carried out and contribute to staff development.
Disseminate information, instructing the staff team on the outcomes of meetings, and actively participate in Case Planning/Reviews and PEPs.
Administrative:
Carry out specific administrative tasks as delegated by the Registered Manager and Deputy.
Monitor and assist other staff members in carrying out their administrative duties.
Be responsible for all administrative functions/operations in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Benefits include:
Entitlement to 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
Enrolment into our pension scheme
Opportunities for Progression to Registered Manager
Progressive pay scale
Comprehensive Induction
A continuous & comprehensive Training Package including a certificate in Team Teach and Emergency First Aid at work
Enrolment and fully funded Level 4 and 5 diplomas
DBS reimbursed after successful completion of probation
Working in a homely environment
Monthly prize draw
Sickness Bonus
Duvet Days
Loyalty Bonus
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
Specsavers free eye test and glasses voucher
Access to a discount card offering high street discounts, half price restaurants, discounts on cinemas, family days out, theme parks, etc.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
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SGS Care Ltd is the Recruiting Partner of the reference company above.
️ Samuel Goulden || 0113 318 0595 || Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk
Their Commitment to Safeguarding: Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in their care. Therefore, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date
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