Overview
We are looking for a Team Leader to support our young people in our Aldershot children's home. Our home management team includes a senior team of 2 former Ofsted inspectors (Responsible Individual and Operations Manager) ensuring a high standard of learning, development and quality of care.
You will be responsible for assisting the Registered Manager to achieve high standards and ensure children receive the best possible care. The role will entail both shift and management admin days as required within a shift pattern.
Rates/salary:
Salary of £32,160 - £34,800 per year (basic salary inclusive of sleeps)
Overtime hourly rate of £15.06
Enhanced hourly rate (selective days) of £18.56
Sleep-in rate of £55 per sleep-in
Birthday off and paid
Main duties and responsibilities:
Support the day-to-day running of the home including supervising and leading the staff team
Work closely with the Registered Manager to manage relationships with relevant stakeholders, professionals and partners
Work in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
To promote the efficient and effective operation of the home and support the manager in creating a compelling vision for staff
Lead the home in the absence of managers
On-call support duties as per shared on-call rota
To work flexibly, which includes office hours, and may include early morning and late nights, regular weekend hours & bank holidays if shift cover is required
Experience and qualifications:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification (ESSENTIAL)
A relevant Level 5 qualification in children's residential social care management or willing to work to achieve this (desirable)
Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's home (ESSENTIAL)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,160 - £34,800 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Application question(s):
Are you on the DBS Update Service and do you have access to your current hardcopy DBS certificate?
What is your current notice period?
Experience:
Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Level 3 children's residential care qualification (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,160.00-£34,800.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Referral programme
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Application question(s):
Do you have your Level 3 in Health & Social Care?
Are you on the DBS Update service?
Experience:
Experience with children: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person