Job Description

Senior Support Worker / Team Leader for an Ofsted registered Children's Home

A2B Children's Care - Leigh

, Greater Manchester

13.50 per hour plus

60.00 sleep-in rate

and the opportunity to work

overtime.

Within a busy recruitment marketplace, we are looking for a

Team Leader

- but why do

we

stand out? Because our Team Leader will be for a

brand new

children's home - that means that you will not be coming into a role vacated by a previous Team Leader - but into a role where you can be really creative and dynamic in establishing and developing our service. The home is fully registered with

Ofsted

and awaiting a passionate

Team Leader

to complete our team of dedicated and hardworking staff.

Our

ethos

is that every child should feel happy, be safe from harm and supported to fulfil their potential within a nurturing environment: we believe that a smaller home can offer greater benefits in terms of such an environment - so we are intentionally developing a home for

two children only.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion to lead? At

A2B Children's Care

, we're not just hiring a

Team Leader,

we're looking for a dedicated, passionate and experienced leader who wants to make a

real difference

to the lives of children and young people.

The

Team Leader

will be working closely with the Registered Manager to lead and manage the home in accordance with its ethos, ensuring high quality outcomes as defined in our Statement of Purpose.

You should have recent experience of working in a supervisory role within a regulated children's social care service, preferably within a residential environment. This would include experience of managing risk and meeting the complex needs of children/young people with an emphasis on Safeguarding.

Why choose A2B Children's Care?

-

Competitive Salary and Overtime:

Earn 13.50 per hour, with the potential to complete overtime.

-

Exclusive perks:

Casual dress, Free or discounted meals, On site Parking, Pension plan

-

Brand new home:

Opportunity to have creative input in the development of the service

-

Paid induction:

All training and induction to be paid

-

Annual Leave:

28 days including bank holidays

Main duties and responsibilities?

- Supporting the manager with the leadership and management of the home and staff team

- Leading by example to all the other staff - maintaining high standards of professionalism, communication, report writing and dealing with conflict resolution or issues

- Preparing team meeting agenda, chairing and taking minutes

- Staff inductions and training new staff in the home's procedures and routines

- Oversight of the children and young people's placement plans and ensuring that risk assessments are up-to-date and in place to protect children and staff under organisational policies

- To work in line with the companies' policies and procedures

- Adhere to legislation and guidance including the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

- Completing shifts to support the children with their day-to-day tasks and activities

- On call duties - to be part of a rota system for on call to support the home out of hours

What are we looking for?

- Caring, nurturing and passionate towards children and young people

- Dedicated team player

- Supportive to others

- Strong leadership skills

- Personal resilience

- Ability to assist the manager to implement the philosophies and policies of the organisation

- Ability to assist the manager in ensuring each child has their needs met through effective care planning

- A proven ability to work on own initiative and to work as part of a team

- Good communication skills (written and verbal)

- Commitment to the organisation

- Commitment to own training and development

- Honest, trustworthy and reliable

- Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and to be proactive and vigilant in ensuring the children in our care are safe from harm

- To be ambitious and advocate on behalf of the children, families, carers and the organisation

- Someone willing to use their own vehicle for business purposes to support in transporting children and young people to family contact, activities and education where required.

Qualifications needed?

- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care for Children or Young people or equivalent

Experience needed?

- A

minimum

of 1 year

in a supervisory role

- At

least 2 years

of recent experience in children's residential care

Skills and requirements needed?

- Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations

- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills

- A full UK driving license

Essential - plus willing to use own vehicle for business use

A2B Children's Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to produce an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equal Opportunities

A2B Children's Care supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the companies Equality and Diversity Policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Leadership: 1 year (required) Residential Children's Home: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

UK driving license and access to own vehicle for business (required)
Work Location: In person