Our client is a leading charity for children and young people and are proud of their history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. They have a passionate commitment to their young people, placing them at the centre of everything they do. They provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing the home and providing positive support for challenging young people aged 12-17. Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism.
The successful candidate will have:
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Professional qualification (CQSW, DipSW, NVQ3) desirable, or willingness to undertake Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare.
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One years’ experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting.
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An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
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Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care.
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Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting.
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Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards.
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Excellent communication and team working skills.
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Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
In return the client will offer:
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Salary: £26,899 per annum.
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A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
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25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
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Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy.
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Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
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BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
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Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
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Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
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Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
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Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
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Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
The client on boarding Process
The client are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case the client will carry out and pay for a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
Successful candidates will have to provide legal right to work in the UK.
Candidates will also have to provide referees’ details from all places of work within the last 5 years and all previous if the jobs included working with children or vulnerable adults.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. They hope to attract applications from under- represented groups including people from different cultures, nationalities, socio economic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religion, faith, sex, orientation, child care responsibilities and with gender diverse identities