Team Leader
Location: PRESTON/BLACKBURN
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Shifts: 3 Long Day Shifts followed by 4 Days Off (3-week rolling rota)
Salary: £14.68 per hour + £250 Referral Bonus
Role Purpose:
To support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of a registered children's home, ensuring high-quality care for children and young people. The Team Leader will oversee a staff team, ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and Children's Home Regulations, and act as a role model in delivering best practice in care and support.
Key Responsibilities:
For Young People:
Safeguard and promote welfare, dignity, and equality.
Lead on placement and positive behaviour support planning.
Support with communication tools (e.g., SmartBox, PECs, Now & Next boards).
Ensure enriching social opportunities and involvement in the local community.
Liaise with families and external agencies professionally.
Maintain therapeutic programmes, health & safety, and clean, homely environments.For Staff and Leadership:
Supervise, coach, and mentor support staff.
Conduct regular supervision and appraisals.
Ensure compliance with training and development plans.
Uphold professional standards and address performance concerns.
Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.Quality & Compliance:
Maintain and present high-quality evidence of compliance with Ofsted's 9 Quality Standards.
Create and execute a Quality Improvement Plan.
Lead by example in delivering person-centred care and active support.Operational Duties:
Responsible for rota creation aligned with staffing budgets.
Monitor and complete daily tasks (e.g., "golden hour" checklist).
Use and promote visual/communication aids effectively.
Coordinate with other departments (education, therapy, maintenance, etc.)Essential Qualities:
Strong understanding of high-quality care and safeguarding.
Professional conduct and excellent communication skills.
Ability to lead by example and work collaboratively within a team.
Proactive, organised, and emotionally resilient.
Committed to personal and professional development.Additional Requirements:
Flexibility to support across multiple services if needed.
Must adhere to their values, policies, and regulatory standards.
Must complete required training and PDP within probation period.Leadership:
Being visible, approachable, and hands-on.
Owning and delivering service excellence.
Applying PACE and Positive Behaviour Support consistently.
Promoting a culture of person-centred support and professional integrity.Email your most recent CV to: (url removed) Or call: (phone number removed)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community