Job Description

Company description &

OUR ETHOS

Here at Connect Care we offer solo, emergency and respite care within a residential children's home setting. Our homes are registered for either male or female young people aged 8 to 18.

At Connect Care we create an environment where young people feel safe, happy, healthy, and cared for and are able to develop and thrive. We support them to fulfil their potential and this is under pinned using our CALM approach and ethos. CALM stands for Communication, Awareness, Motivation and Listening. Our homes are structured, so the staff are able to promote our CALM ethos and make them a warm nurturing place to live. Quite often in an emergency situation young people can feel they have no one to turn to, we will provide a bridging placement and the support for those young people whilst a more suitable, permanent placement is identified.

At Connect Care we are outward facing, working within a wider system of professionals for each individual child. We also aim to work with the children's families and communities of origin to help sustain links and understand passed issues. We have high expectations of our staff teams and will fully support them in their role as decision makers and as activities leaders. In order to fulfil their roles our staff and managers will be fully trained and also engaged in ongoing learning through our training and development programme.

Job purpose

To ensure all designated homes meet the standards for Ofsted and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure that the homes meet relevant requirements set out in legislation

To provide effective care as part of Connect Care's residential services for children and young people. To ensure a high standard of consistent care and service in accordance with legislation, central government guidance, regulations and standards, and the policies and procedures of Connect Care.

General information & key points

SEMH Service for Children and Young People aged 8-17.

1 Bed Provision.

Competitive rates of pay.

Employee Assistance Programme available to all staff.

Desirable shift patterns offering great work/life balance.

Company vehicle for use on shift.

A company invested in providing quality assured training to help their staff progress to higher positions.

Sleep-in requirements resulting in a generous monthly wage increase.

Ongoing development and training.

Experience & Requirements

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (Strongly Preferred, we will consider applicants who are nearing completion of this qualification depending on other factors such as experience)

Minimum 6 months Residential Childcare Experience (Required)

Ability to deal with challenging and conflicting situations (Required)

Full driving license (Required)

Experience with EBD / SEMH Services (Required)

Supervision trained (Preferred)

As a Team Leader your main objectives will be

Using life skills, you will assist with the care of our children and young people, including practical aspects such as cooking and cleaning.

Taking part in a range of interesting recreational events, including holidays where appropriate.

You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.

Consistency and organisation skills are key. You will create timetables, setting boundaries and expectations for the young people.

You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.

Preparing and supporting young people to attend their meetings to achieve their best outcomes and to ensure we are promoting the child's wishes and feelings.

Advocate for less confident young people.

Be responsible for the successful structure of the day.

Supervising your RSW.

Responsible to the Registered Manager.

Being part of our team will see you provide high end quality care to the most vulnerable young people throughout the country, whilst you will experience emotional and difficult situations, your care and nurture will inevitably provide them with support, structure and guidance to help them achieve positive outcomes and experiences that will equip them for a successful transition into adulthood, leaving them to fulfil a happy ongoing life.

Important information

The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.

In order to be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times, this is to ensure the safeguarding of our staff and young people is paramount at all times.

Applicants should note that due to the complexity of the recruitment process, the position start date could be in excess of 8 weeks of the closing date,

STILL INTERESTED?

Proceed to apply, and good luck.

If you do not hear anything within 6 weeks of submitting your interest, please consider this as being unsuccessful at this time. Applications will be held on file for 6 months and will be considered for future positions, if you do not wish for your details to be held, please specify this at the end of your CV so we can proceed to safely dispose of your application in line with GDPR.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-15.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company car Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

Driving License (required) Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Team Leader