1. Permanent
2. Posted 5 hours ago
3. £28,500 / Year
4. Closes: May 27, 2024
We are looking for a Team Leader to join the team at a Residential Childcare setting based in Oxford, the salary is up to £28,500 depending on qualifications and experience, the role is based on a 38 hour working week over 7 days with 1 sleep in per week.
We are looking for a Team Leader who has the ambition to develop their leadership skills by co-ordinating shifts daily; ensuring that children and young people meet their targets, supervise a small cohort of Residential Support Workers, liaise and work alongside parents and other professionals, talk confidently with Ofsted Inspectors and Reg 44 Visitors, and someone that doesn’t mind the administrative tasks of ensuring high standards of care and support are maintained within our children’s home and short stay provision.
You will work with the Head of Care alongside other Team Leaders to develop practice in the home with a keen focus on improving the quality of care, improving compliance in relation to the Children’s Care Home Regulations and Health and Safety whilst promoting a person-centred approach.
You will provide support and supervision, acting as a key contact with families and all other internal and external stakeholders. You will also support the Head of Care in the management of the service and provision ensuring the children and young people resident at the school are kept safe, well and supported to live a life of independence and choice. You will support the creation of personal care and behaviour plans, you will arrange and on occasion support community and holiday activities.
You will be responsible for creating and participating in a flexible and person-centred rota, effectively deploying staff resources to meet the individual needs of the children and young people within the academy, including where needed evening, weekend and bank holiday working, sleep-ins, waking nights and absence cover.
You will need to have previous supervisory experience within social care or education and be a confident leader of a team. You will also be able to develop effective working practices and be really hands on within the provision; this may involve covering of shifts and operational support to include domestic task and personal care. You will have knowledge of regulatory frameworks affecting the work you undertake and be a confident and effective communicator, both written and verbal with good IT skills. You must have a driving licence.
To be considered applicants will need to have at least 2 years’ experience in residential childcare and an NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Social Care (Ofsted mandatory requirement), and be working towards the completion of an NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People.
Benefits
• A competitive salary and generous holiday allowance
• A local government pension scheme
• Enrolment in a level 3 diploma in children and young people (this is subject to a successful 6-month probation period)
• A thorough induction and training package that will equip you with the skills needed to deliver an excellent level of care for all of our children and young people
• An Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing
• Full induction, training and career opportunities.
• Cycle to Work scheme upon completion of probation period
Call Charlotte at Completely Care for the full job spec and to apply on 01865 727751
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