Job Description
We are looking for Children’s Home Team Leaders for our 3 bed (EBD) Residential Children’s home based in Aspley, Nottingha.
We are a provider of residential children’s services, and we specialise in providing the highest standard of care to Children and Young People.
As a Team Leader, you will assist the deputy and home manager in leading, motivating and supporting a team of support workers to meet the needs of Children and Young People.
Children’s Home Team Leader Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Lead shifts, have responsibility for decision making, and follow policies and procedures in line with current legislation.
- Manage and take direct responsibility for staff performance, training, and support
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both with colleagues and children, verbally and in writing
- Work in line with young people’s care plans and health plans
- Motivate, aid and guide children in their self-development
- Set appropriate examples for children at all times
- Listen and respond responsibly with sensitivity
- Undertake supervision of staff
- React calmly in stressful situations
- Maintain administrative records as required by the organisation
Minimum requirements for this Children’s Home Team Leader position are:
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare
- Have two years of experience working in a Residential Children’s Home
- Leadership experience in residential childcare
- Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nottingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Support Environment (preferred)
- Residential Childcare (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BB13