Team Leader - Ofsted Childrens Home

Are you over the age of 21?

• Do you have experience in Residential Childcare?
• Do you have experience working with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties?
• Is Safeguarding important to you?
• Do you truly want to make a difference in the day to day lives of young people?
• Do you want to be somewhere that you feel part of a family rather than just a number?
• If you answer yes to any of the above questions, then please take the time to read this! _
• Why Join us :_

We are on the lookout for a dedicated, passionate team leader to join our dynamic and compassionate team who provide exceptional care for children in residential settings in your area. We are a leading organization committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

As a Team Leader in our OFSTED regulated home, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of the children under our care. Your experience and leadership will contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive, and enriching atmosphere for our Children.

• Key Responsibilities for this role :_
• Provide leadership and guidance to support workers, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative team approach.
• Implement care plans and interventions tailored to the needs of the children.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes the emotional, social and educational development of the children.
• Uphold high standards of safeguarding and adhere to relevant regulations and procedures.
• Engage in creative activities and play with children to promote their physical, social, and intellectual development.
• Implement routines, boundaries, and consequences appropriately and consistently, in line with the home’s policies and procedures.
• Experience and Qualifications :_
• A minimum NVQ Level 3 in health & social care or residential childcare or related degree or professional qualification in a relevant field.
• Practical experience of working effectively with children/young people in care with a range of complex needs, as well as previous experience of operational/staff management within a social care environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of working with children and young people known to be vulnerable and/or who have experienced trauma, with the ability to develop and implement appropriate strategies.
• Understanding of Ofsted inspection frameworks and associated regulations.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Experience :

• Residential Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ Level 3 Residential Care (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person