Job Description

Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for a new challenge in Children's Residential Services? Are you passionate and dedicated in changing the lives of vulnerable children and young people and looking for the new and exciting opportunity?

Role:

Team Leader

Salary:

15.50 Per Hour + Sleep Rates (60.00 Per Night)

Location:

Tamworth

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

About Us:

Acacia Therapy Homes is currently embarking on a new and exciting journey of opening new Therapeutic Emotional and Behavioural therapeutic children's homes across Staffordshire for children aged 7 to 18. The service will be embedding the ARC-PACE model for therapeutic input. Our senior management team have extensive knowledge and experience in working in Children's Residential services, as well as working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.

At Acacia Therapy Homes, we believe that every child and young person deserves a safe, nurturing and to live in an environment that supports them to reach their aspirations, goals and outcomes, the care provided to the children and young people is person-centred in the approach and individual to their bespoke needs.

We are focused on delivering the best possible care for the children and young people, whilst providing an inclusive and positive environment that provides the opportunity to grow, develop and achieve personally, emotionally and educationally.

About You:

You will have experience of working in children's residential services for a minimum of 2 years, supporting vulnerable children and young people with Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties and / or Learning Difficulties. You will have experience of leading shifts within a residential home setting, leading and supporting the team around you to provide the best possible outcomes for the children and young people that reside in the residential home.

You will be able to provide supervision and guidance to a team that will report to you, where you will be able to provide support and development opportunities to Residential Support Workers. You will have an understanding of Ofsted regulations and compliance and be able to ensure that children's plans and risk assessments are updated thoroughly.

To Be Considered:

Achieve or hold a Diploma Level 3 in Children & Young People Workforce, Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent.

Have good Safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Have a full driving licence.

Ability to be flexible in working hours.

A commitment to professional development.

Be able to work a shift pattern to meet the needs of the service, on a rota basis including sleeps, bank holidays, days and late shifts including weekend working.

Support the homes manager and deputy manager in more senior duties as identified within the .

We Offer:

A

Competitive Salary

of 15.50 Per Hour. + Sleep Allowances

30 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays. (pro-rata for part time / accrued through the year)

Professional

development and training

opportunities.

Paid Day Off

for your Birthday!

Access to

Bright Exchange

with thousands of discounts online.

Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

This is a great opportunity for a manager to join an expanding organisation, who support continuous development of staff whilst providing the therapeutic care for children and young people.

An Application Form is essential for shortlisting, along with a clear Enhanced DBS and full safer recruitment checks.

For additional information, please refer to the , which also contains the Person Specification. Please note that the position is subject to a 6 month probation period.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

supporting vulnerable children: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: OAK - TL