Team Leader
Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people?
We’re looking for a Residential Children’s Home Team Leader to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive!
*What you’ll be doing:*
- Lead and supervise a team of residential care workers, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.
- Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home.
- Promote a child-centred approach, ensuring the emotional, physical, and developmental needs of each child are met.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews.
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture, encouraging professional development and reflective practice.
Ensuring effective leadership of the home when on duty, such that it is organised, and managed in a manner that delivers the best possible child care.
. Ensuring a high standard of care and support is available to each child when on duty and that all child care practices in place meet the requirements of current legislation and the expectations of the inspecting regulatory bodies.
. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in accordance with the Home’s ‘Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy’, alongside their Individual Care Plans.
. Maintaining appropriate boundaries within the household and ensuring safe interactions between the children and others, in accordance with the Home’s Management of Behaviour Policy’ and safeguarding their health and safety, in person and on-line.
. Establishing warm, caring and professional relationships with the children in his / her care.
As part of this, embracing the PACE approach as the foundation of therapeutic support in the household, to effectively communicate and connect with children who may have experienced trauma.
. Displaying consistently appropriate levels of personal behaviour, which will provide an appropriate model for the children in his / her care.
. Promoting and ensuring the general health, safety and welfare of the staff and children and ensuring adherence to the Home’s Health and Safety Policy and contributing to the Home’s Risk Assessment programme.
. Ensuring all the medical needs of the children are catered for and routine appointments and check-ups are maintained.
. Ensuring that all current legislation is followed in relation to the handling, recording, safekeeping, administering and disposal of medication.
. Maintaining appropriate liaisons with parents / guardians and outside agencies.
. Attending meetings of staff and young people under the direction of the Management team.
. Assisting with the operational and management budgets relevant to residential life with fellow team leaders.
. Taking a full and active role in the induction, supervision, training and appraisal of the care staff which you hold responsibility for, and in particular working with other senior staff in promoting safe practices in positive handling.
. Maintaining oversight and providing support to Key Workers of the children, ensuring that Key Workers planning is effective around family time arrangements, Birthdays, Christmas, special events/holidays, Religious beliefs, medical appointments (including routine check ups), Educational Reviews and Parents evenings, Clubs and Hobbies, and that Key Workers are effectively supporting the child’s progress and development.
. Participating in the recruitment and selection of members of the care team including hosting Care Worker visits and providing feedback to members of the Management Team.
. Collaborating with the Management Team and Team Teach Instructors in implementing and monitoring relevant aspects of the Home’s Behaviour Management: Policy, Procedures and Guidance.
. Maintaining detailed records and logs pertaining to the above areas. Ensuring that the child remains the central focus and is involved in their safety planning and goal setting.
. Participating in preparing and reviewing Placement Plans for each child and ensuring these meet all regulatory guides, and attending Reviews to represent the Home as and when it is appropriate to do so.
. Providing cover for the role of Deputy Homes Manager from time to time, under the direction of the Management team
. Undertaking other such duties of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the Management team.
. To adhere at all times to the GSCC Codes of Practice.
Must have full uk Driving License
Training and Development
. Participating in arrangements for his / her induction, supervision, training and development. Making full use of supervision support to address any issues/challenges that may arise, with a focus on problem solving
. Successfully completing all training and qualifications in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements, with specific focus on the impacts of trauma on children and understanding key models and research related to harmful sexual behaviour.
An openness and willingness to evaluate and review/reflect on his/her own methods of care and support.
Buildings, Equipment and Facilities
. Ensuring the fabric of buildings is safeguarded and maintained to high standards.
. Ensuring equipment is used properly and safely and stored in appropriate ways.
. Reporting faults and repairs whenever necessary.
Appraisal
. Participating in your own Appraisal arrangements.
. Taking an active role in the appraisal process of staff members that you line manage, ensuring these are effectively reviewed at regular intervals every 6 months, and these actively support development of individual staff members.
*What we’re looking for:*
- Experience working in a residential childcare setting.
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent (Level 5 desirable).NVQ Level 3 Working with Young People essential, NVQ5 (to be acquired within agreed time scales)
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.
*Why work for us?*
- Supportive and friendly staff team
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same and you’ll make a real impact!
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
When you join Rockhopper Children's Services, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous life cover
Who are we?
At Lime dale house we believe in creating a home where children feel safe, valued, and supported. You’ll be part of a passionate team that’s committed to making a lasting impact on young lives.
Our home's overall aim is to provide a safe environment that supports children presenting with difficulties to achieve positive outcomes. Our specialist model is designed to provide a unique, integrated approach to care, education, health and mental health supported within a nurturing residential setting. This allows us to help children build resilience, promote social inclusion, support engagement in the community and educational and vocational activities, promote independence and support children in rehabilitation and recovery amongst other outcomes.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,539.00 per year
Experience:
- Working with people with autism: 1 year (required)
- residential childcare: 1 year (required)
- children's home: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
