Key Job Details:
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* Job Title: Residential Care Team Lead
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Salary and Working Hours
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The salary for this position is £29k-32k per annum, and the working hours are full-time.
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About the Role
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This is a highly rewarding role that involves providing leadership and supervision to a team of care staff in a residential children's home. As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that high standards of care are consistently delivered and that the home operates in line with all relevant legislation and best practice.
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You will be responsible for fostering a positive, child-centred culture where children feel safe, respected, and encouraged to thrive. This includes ensuring that care plans are followed, reviewed, and adapted to meet the changing needs of each child, as well as actively participating in placement planning, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies.
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In addition to your leadership responsibilities, you will also support staff with their development through regular supervisions, training, and mentoring. You will lead shifts and manage the day-to-day running of the home in the absence of the Registered Manager, promoting a warm and nurturing environment that values attachment, consistency, and therapeutic care.
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Liaising effectively with external agencies, including social workers, education providers, and health professionals, is also an essential aspect of this role.
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Requirements and Qualifications
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To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine passion for working with children and young people, as well as a loyal, trustworthy, and resilient individual who leads by example.
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Minimum of 2 years' experience in a residential childcare setting is required, with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) being essential. Supervisory or team leading experience is desirable but not essential if you have strong leadership potential.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also necessary, as well as a sound understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and relevant childcare legislation. The ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to challenging situations with empathy and professionalism is also crucial.
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Benefits and Career Development
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We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where your voice is heard, opportunities for progression and leadership development, ongoing training and personal development tailored to your career goals, access to therapeutic and reflective support, and generous annual leave and other staff benefits.
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This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, and to invest in their futures.
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