Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking compassionate and experienced Team Leaders to provide essential care and support to children and young people who are under the care of Local Authorities. The ideal candidates will have a nurturing approach and a genuine desire to assist those in need whilst supporting them with important decisions and transitions that will lead them into living a successful and rewarding adult life.

Duties

- Support health, wellbeing and educational needs

- Create and implement care plans tailored to each young person's specific needs in line with The Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015 legislation.

- Engage children in meaningful activities and build trusting relationships

- Administer medication as required

- Support children with independence tasks and meal preparation to prepare for adult life

- Maintain accurate records of care provided

- Support the Homes Manager with Senior related tasks

- Undertake supervision of less experienced colleagues

- Effectively lead and manage a team

- Liaise with external agencies in respect of the young peoples needs and advocate as appropriate

Qualifications

- Previous experience working with children or in childcare settings is advantageous

- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with children, their families and external agencies involved in the overall safeguarding of each young person

- A valid driving licence may be beneficial for certain roles

- Basic IT skills for record keeping and communication purposes

- Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare Working with Children & Young People or equivalent

- A sound understanding of Safeguarding and being able to demonstrate this within your day to day role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-17.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Loyalty bonus Performance bonus Signing bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person