Job Description

Job Purpose:

The ethos of the services is to provide a home for children with complex needs in line with individual needs and care plans. To work with the children to enhance and promote the lifeexperiences and independence skills of the young people. This work will take place in a Childrens Home based in Devon and will include supporting theyoung person in accessing local facilities. We will be open 52 weeks a year and provide aservice in a flexible way based on the needs of the individual young people.



The role of the Residential Team Leader is to supervise the running of shifts within the Homeunder the general oversight of the Registered Manager, and to provide supervision for staff atResidential Care and Support Worker level as well as Bank and Agency staff. Main duties and responsibilities: Participate in the assessment of needs, development and implementation of supportstrategies required for the individual care plans including liaison with other professionalsinvolved with the child, including school staff, members of Children's Services, medical staffand specialist support services, including the family unit. To undertake and support the young person with their individual and/or medical needs asdeemed appropriate in the care plan; to promote the development of the young person's lifeexperiences, independence skills and emotional wellbeing. To liaise with the young person, their parent/carer, school and any other relevant professionalregarding any issues, to update care plans annually, or when situations change.



To ensureyour line manager is kept informed of any changes occurring within the Home at anappropriate time. Training and supervision will be provided in line with your personaldevelopment plan. This document outlines the duties for the time being to indicate the level of responsibility. It isnot a comprehensive or exclusive list and the duties may be varied from time to time which donot change the general character to the job or the level of responsibility entailed.



Health and Safety The post holder is required to conform to DCC Health & Safety policy including fireprocedures & confidentiality. DCC is a no smoking employer, which includes all estates usedby them. This applies to all posts. The post holder must undertake reasonable care for his/her own health, safety & wellbeingand that of other people who may be affected by their actions and omissions.



The job description outlines the duties relating to this post including the level of responsibilitiesinvolved. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and may vary from time to time, but willnot change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility involved.