It’s an exciting time to join us as we are seeking an experienced Senior / Team Leader to join our CQC Transitional home based in Nuneaton.
As a group, we currently have 28 homes across the West Midlands varying between CQC and OFSTED homes across the West Midlands and support Children and Young people. We are one of the leading providers in the West Midlands specialising in transitional care and vulnerable individuals with experiences relating to Trauma, Abuse and Neglect.
We are a unique provider that welcome emergency, transitional and long-term placements.
Our provisions are excellent at achieving great outcomes with high-risk young people that need intense therapeutic support via DOLS, and a consistent team. Our unique approach within our homes enables us to get good outcomes for young people by keeping them safe, meeting care needs, good routine, and education. Our current commissioners are pleased with what we are achieving.
This position is a full-time position, working 12.5 hour shifts. Either 07.00am – 19.30pm or 19.00pm – 07.30am
Wk1 - Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
WK2- Wed, Thrs, Fri
The successful applicant will assist the home manager and guide the staff team to provide high quality support and care to young people presenting a variety of diagnosis and behaviours that challenge.
Previous experience as a Senior / Team Leader is essential to this role.
Responsibilities of a Senior / Team Leader:
- To provide high quality support to our Young People based upon their needs and wishes using a person-centred approach.
- To act as a key worker for our Young People where appropriate.
- To take the lead and guide staffing team in dealing with emergency or complex situations that may arise.
- To support our Young People in undertaking activities or development in their own home and in the community, including employment, education, and other opportunities.
- To maintain records as required relating to our Young People lives, service, and individual financial affairs.
- To assist with the drawing up of risk assessments relating to our Young People and the service to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all and to implement and contribute to the review of these.
- To liaise with external parties, carers and parents as required.
- To be responsible for the supervision of other Support Workers as required.
- Take responsibility for the effective and efficient running of shifts.
- A good understanding of CQC Regulation standards (KLOE’s) and how they are put into daily practice.
- Administer medication and complete safety room checks. (We offer training on Medication administration)
- To carry out regular checks at the homes during shifts to directly supervise staff and ensure the homes safety and quality of care is maintained to a high standard.
Senior / Team Leader Benefits
- An ongoing training & development pathway.
- Above and Beyond Employee of the month prize & Team of the month prize.
- Career Progression Opportunities & Company Pension Scheme & 28-day holiday.
- Enhanced training package which includes, Advanced CPI intervention training and regular onsite workshops.
- Access to Blue Light Card savings - The UK’s number one discount service for the emergency services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,875.00-£29,937.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
