Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader - Children's Residential Home

Locations:

Wolverhampton, WV10

Salary: Up to 36,126.00 with sleep ins.

Sleep ins paid at 60 with a potential of earning 33,786.00 - 36126.00 if you completed an average of 10 sleeps ins a month

1000 refer a friend scheme (paid on completion of their probation)

Hours:

Average 40 hours per week (2 on, 4 off day rota)

Contract:

Permanent

Make a difference to Children in our care, to apply for the role of Team Leader you must:

Be experienced in Residential childcare

Hold a Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare

Our home in Bilston, Wolverhampton is within the local community supporting up to 3 young people with Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties. We are looking to recruit an experienced Children's Team Leader, in line with the Children's home regulations we will only consider applicants who have experience within a Residential Childcare setting and essential that you hold the Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare

About us: Care Perspectives

is a specialist provider of care and support to children & young people who have complex mental health disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioural difficulties. Since we established, we have worked tirelessly to develop services to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children & young people, creating services that nurture independence.

Job Summary:

As a

Team Leader

, you will provide:

Leadership to the team always acting as a positive role model Manage rotas on a daily basis, Carry out and complete daily shift planning and handover Provide effective supervision of your team in line with the Care Regulations Provide on call cover as arranged by the Home Manager. You will motivate, support and mentor the staff. You will carry out an essential and varied role to provide the individual support required by the children and young people in our care, complete relevant paperwork, and where appropriate administer medication. You will create positive relationships with the children & young people, meeting their needs and always safeguarding them
This is a great opportunity to

continue your career in care, working as part of a dedicated team committed to help make a difference. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, where children and young people are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Essential Skills

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills are essential
Flexible and hardworking

Confident team player

Kind and caring

Driving Licence

Qualification & Experience

Experience in Residential childcare

(Essential)

Qualified - You

must

hold a Diploma

Level 3 in diploma for residential childcare

or equivalent

(Essential)

Why join us:
Here are just some of the benefits of working for us:

Enhanced sleep-in rates 60 (where applicable) Rewarding work helping our Children and young people reach their potential in their daily lives Friendly, small passionate teams with supportive working environments Career development opportunities to help you reach your own personal development Competitive salary including opportunities for additional hours We offer a structured 2-week induction programme including face to face training, online modules, shadow shifts Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics Free DBS check Free parking Free meals on shift (residential homes only) Recommend a friend referral scheme with financial rewards Pension scheme
In return, we offer a rewarding career with opportunities for progression in a fast-growing organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, staff development, retention, and inclusion.

Interested? Call our Recruitment Team now for an informal chat on 0121 289 6482 or apply now

Please note this vacancy may close at any time therefore early submission of your application is therefore encouraged. You will be required to complete our Employment Application form.

Care Perspectives are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children & young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and subject to fully Enhanced DBS.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 36,126.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Residential Childrens care: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

FULL UK Driving Licence (required) Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Willows