Children's Residential Team Leader
Pay: £15.00-£17.00 per hour. Plus competitive sleep rate.
Flexible working - (plus sleep in's) for our 24/7 365 days a year service
Job Description:
Imagine Mentoring and Support Ltd are looking to grow our dedicated staffing team to care for and support young people, aged 8-18, in our Trauma informed, Therapeutic Residential children's home setting. Team Leaders are required to work within in the Gloucestershire area, have at least two years' experience of working with children, hold a QCF Level 4 in residential children's care (or equivalent) and be committed to safeguarding.
As a Team Leader you will be expected to support the management team by taking the lead on shifts and supporting the staffing team to provide an excellent level of Care to the children we care for. You will also be expected to support in upholding our Good Ofsted rating (May 2025), aspiring towards excellence in our homes.
As a team leader you will be expected to work with our wider partners to provide an excellent level of support and care to enable children to achieve their full potential. You will be a part of a committed and resilient staffing team who deliver a trauma informed and therapeutic model of care in line with good practice, policy and procedure and the Children's Home Regulations (2015). The role will also include delegating and taking accountability for oversight of tasks, key working, risk assessing and making clear records. Successful candidates must be flexible and have a kind, caring and patient attitude.
Individual qualities:
.Committed to safeguarding children
· A role model of excellent practice
· Excellent communication skills
· Excellent record keeping
· Excellent organisation skills
· Patient, kind, caring but able to set boundaries
· Willingness to be adaptable and flexible
- Able to engage effectively with children, young people, and their families
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
- Able to participate in activities with the young people.
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to undertake development opportunities and training
Essentials:
· The candidate must hold or be willing to work towards a Level 4 qualification in residential children's care (or hold an equivalent)
· The candidate must have at least two year's previous experience of working in a children's home setting or similar
· The candidate must have a full driving licence and be willing to provide proof of business insurance.
· The candidate will be subject to part of safer recruitment checks and must have a satisfactory Enhance DBS check.
· The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to promoting equality, be non-discriminatory and be willing to promote anti-oppressive practice
· The candidate must be willing to promote the independence and safety of all the families, children, and young people that we work with
· The candidate must be willing to take part in our On – call rota
Benefits and Opportunities
. Access to company car whilst on shift
· Competitive pay
· Training and development opportunities
· Employee recognition benefits
· Free Meals
· Equivalent to 28 days holiday per year
· Employee assistance programme
· Employee discount scheme
· Flexible working arrangements
· Pension scheme
· Onsite parking at the home
· Casual dress
Imagine Mentoring and Support are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
