Children's Residential Team Leader **
Lead a dedicated team whilst making a meaningful difference to young people's lives in a supportive residential care environment.
We are recruiting for a Children's Residential Team Leader to work in an Ofsted registered children's 3 bedroom residential home, which is part of Brook View school.
Location: Ribchester
Contract: Permanent (42 hours per week)
Rate of Pay: £32,500 per annum
Role Purpose:
The role is about leading a team to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first
To provide appropriate physical and emotional support to young people in residence through the work of a team of care staff within a residential environment
The emphasis upon effective management of a team, which involves motivating, coaching, managing performance via probation/appraisal and auditing the quality of care
This role is critical in ensuring that 'The Children's Home Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards' are exceeded. It also provides the opportunity to develop and improve practiceRequirements:
Knowledge of management practice including principles of effective supervision and appraisal
Good knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs including recent developments
Good knowledge of recognised positive approach to working with challenging behaviours associated with learning difficulties
Knowledge of human growth and development
Knowledge of regulatory standards and legislation
Proven experience of leading and managing a team and the development of good practice in a care/learning support context
Proven experience of working effectively with young people with learning disabilities and/or special needs
Experience of planning, organising and learning activities appropriate to meet young people's needs and abilities, demonstrating positive outcomes
Experience of person-centred planningEssential Qualifications:
Minimum of a Level 3 Health & Social Care or EquivalentTo apply please contact Dane on (phone number removed) or email .
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