Are you ready to make a real difference? We are looking for an exceptional Team Leader to join our dedicated team in our Children's Homes where every day is an opportunity to change lives.
This isn't just a job; it's a calling. As a Team Leader, you'll be a pillar of support for our incredible young people, helping them navigate their journeys with compassion and guidance. You'll lead by example, mentoring a team of devoted professionals and fostering an environment built on trust, empathy, and respect. Your passion will be the spark that ignites potential, your leadership the steady hand that provides stability.
If you are a natural leader with a big heart, an unshakable belief in the power of young people, and the courage to meet challenges head-on, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to build a legacy, to be the champion a child needs, and to find a rewarding career.
Salary: £36, 240
Hours: 160 waking hours per month and 10 sleep in shifts
Shift Pattern: 2 on 4 off
Main Purpose of the job
To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the statement of purpose.
To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with children as appropriate.
To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.
To offer supervision and support to support workers in line with national minimum standards.
To provide advice, assistance and support children, safeguarding their welfare at all times.
To attend to their practical, physical and emotional needs.
To act as an appropriate role mode and to work closely with them to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential.
To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the statement of purpose.
Supporting the Needs and care for of Children and Young People
Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
Attending child care reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model
Maintaining accurate records in logs, continuation logs and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place
Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people
Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE meetings
Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard
Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural and educational needs of the young people
Acting as a role model and demonstrating appropriate pro-social ways of dealing with problems
Helping young people gain self control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct.
Ensuring that each young person's care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs, including risks.
Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines in relation to all aspects of child care
Maintaining the home in a clean and orderly condition
Leading the Staff Team
Leading shifts to ensure the effective day to day running of the home
Providing team leadership and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities
Assist with onboarding and retention of staff including induction training for new staff into the home
Supervisions of new starters during their probationary period
Develop a team leader style which balances leadership and direction whilst providing staff the opportunity for decision making
Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty
Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters
Offering 1-1 supervisions to staff in line with national minimum standards
Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their personnel development plans
Addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence staff
Contributing to staff team meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
Ensuring staff work within the home's policies, procedures and national minimum standards requirements.
To drive company vehicles- subject to policies and procedures
To work on a rota basis according to the needs of the young people
To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained
To receive supervision in line with national minimum standards and to take responsibility to personal development and progress of individual training needs
To carry out all other reasonable tasks or directed by the deputy manager/registered manager
Keyworking
Taking responsibility for a child and ensuring that their needs are fully met
Establishing relationships which young people perceive to be positive, warm and rewarding
Providing advice, assistance and support on a 1-1 basis to enable young people to address past and present difficulties
Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress
Being ambitious for young people, helping them achieve their goals and optimise their potential
Providing support for young people in their education and extra curricular activities.
Keeping accurate records and providing written reports on young people for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager
Empowering young people and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future
Acting as an advocate at meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
Team Working
Being aware of the aims and objectives of the home and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them
Attending team/ staff meetings and making a positive contribution
Actively contributing to the development of the team
Receiving and storing information to improve communication
Being willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers
Being aware of childcare plans for all the young people and providing support for colleagues by maintaining consistency in the execution of those plans
Providing informal practical and emotional support to colleagues experiencing difficulties
Attending and contributing to regular supervision sessions
Monitoring the conduct of colleagues and referring on any causes for concern (whistleblowing)
Adhering to the homes Policies and Procedures
General Duties
Attending young peoples meetings and contributing to them
Driving company vehicles ( current clean driving licence holders subject to procedures)
Receiving training appropriate to role and maintaining an up to date training file
Working towards Diploma level 4 in Children's Residential Care.
Responsibility for the accurate maintenance of financial records appropriate to the duties of the post
Responsibility for the health, safety, welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the requirements of the companies health and safety policy and adhering to them.
Equality & Diversity
All children are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Support workers are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any child or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientations or any other perceived difference.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Previous experience in childcare or a similar role is essential
* Essential Level 4 Diploma within children and young people residential care
* Strong IT skills for maintaining records and communicating effectively with team members.
* Excellent communication skills to engage with children and their families effectively.
* A valid driving licence is advantageous for transportation purposes when required.
* Understanding of care plans and the ability to implement them effectively.
* A compassionate approach with a genuine interest in supporting children's growth and development
* Current clean driving licence
Experience
1 years relevant supervisory experience
18 months experience of working in a residential setting with young people challenging behaviour
Candidates must be suitable to work with children and young people within a care setting (subject to pre-employment checks).
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Huyton L36: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* National Diploma Level 4 in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent)
* Must old a clean driving licence
Experience:
* Children's Residential Care: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person