Nurseplus is recruiting on behalf of our client - Childrens residential home within the Blackburn area.
This will be a permenant position directly with the client and not working directly with Nurseplus.
Team Leader
Salary: £33,589.92 per annum / £15.38 per hour
Our clients are fully supported with a tailored programme for their Care and Education and we deliver rich and innovative experiences, playing to each child’s strengths, to prepare them for their lives ahead. Close community ties underpin these opportunities in and around the Blackburn area, with easy access to a host of engaging activities to encourage inclusion and positive outcomes for all our students.
Purpose of the position:
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 practice.
Person Specification
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 planning.
Requirements of the Team Leader:
Minimum of a Level 3 RQF Child and Young Person’s Workforce qualification or equivalent (Essential)
To undertake required training as requested of you that is relevant to your post