Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader

Accountable to: Deputy Manager| Registered Manager | Responsible Individual

Responsible for: Support Workers

Equal Opportunities

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. The Team Leader is responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

OBJECTIVES

Support children and young people to develop and improve their relationships with others, their social

and life skills, academic attainment and participation in recreational and leisure pursuits through

contributing to the provision of stable, secure and safe surroundings, planned activities and individual

interventions.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To establish a nurturing and supportive relationship with children and young people in order to help them develop functional and constructive relationships with others.

Within the overall framework of Zone Central's philosophy of care and Statement of Purpose to participate as a team member in providing care and support to the children and young people placed in the home.

To work with the rest of the team to provide a stable, caring and supportive environment for children and young people that respects and affirms their racial, cultural and religious identity and lifestyle.

To assist children and young people to develop socially acceptable behaviour through

encouragement of positive behaviour, constructive response to inappropriate behaviour and adherence to Zone Central's behaviour management strategies.

To act at all times within the framework of the Core Principles.

TASKS | DUTIES | RESPONSIBILITIES

To be responsible to the team, Deputy Manager and the Registered Manager for the direct care of the children and young people and support of the staff team when on duty.

To actively promote Zone Central Children's Care's philosophy of creating a family style home and maintain the home's Statement of Purpose.

PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE PRACTICE

To assist the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager in managing a staffed residential home for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

To help promote a stimulating, caring and culturally appropriate environment for the children

and young people.

To provide practical and emotional support to enable Children and young people under the guidance of the Deputy Manager /Registered Manager.

To work closely with children and young people and their families according to programmes and plans that has been put in place.

To deputise in the absence of the Deputy Manager

To lead shifts when on duty

To key work at least one child/young person or to take a co-key worker role.

To manage the key child's finances and keep accurate evidence with receipts in this regard.

To administer medication and ensure all records are up-to-date.

Being responsible for meeting children and young peoples' needs and communicating these needs to other staff and professionals involved.

Writing review reports and other reports as necessary.

Being involved in review meetings concerning children and young people.

Being involved in setting up and implementing personal care plans for children and young

people.

To be involved in the selection, assessment, and admission of new children and young

people with the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager.

To help new children and young people settle into the home.

To ensure that all children and young people's personal records are up-to-date and on files as is required by law

CHILDREN /YOUNG PEOPLE WORK

Helping children and young people with leisure interests and skill development inside and outside the home.

Domestic duties (washing, cleaning, cooking etc)

Participation in the house shopping with young people where possible

Listening to children and young people, including their feelings about any difficulties they may be having.

Helping children and young people to keep their possessions and living areas clean, tidy and safe.

Helping children and young people to make informed choices.

Accompanying children and young people on holidays.

Implementing individual care plans set out for children and young people.

Assisting with day care activities.

Communicating with other staff about children and young people' needs/activities.

Recording children and young peoples' needs/activities/behaviours in the home's diary system.

Facilitating regular Young People in House Meetings. Ensure that they are planned.

To help ensure that each children and young peoples' health needs are met including:

o Liaising with medical services (e.g. GP, Dentist)

o Liaising with specialist agencies

o Liaising with school teachers

Ensuring the implementation of appropriate medication procedures.

Carrying out key working sessions

Developing the co-key worker

Monitoring of the general state of the home and its grounds

Carrying out risk assessments and reviews

Shift planning and delegation of tasks

Conflict resolution and debriefs at the end of each shift

Implementation of individual programme plans and their ongoing development.

Establishing good relationships with children and young people' relatives and advocates.

Co-ordinating reviews at least once a year for each child/ young person.

Ensuring up to date records are kept in children and young people files.

LIAISON AND ADMINISTRATION

To establish a good relationship with children and young people, friends and advocates.

To work closely and in a professional manner with other professionals, both within and

outside the Home e.g. GPs, Consultants, Social Workers.

To use communication systems effectively e.g. diary, log book etc, and verbally to colleagues.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in and contribute to relevant meetings as necessary. These include for example, induction, handover meetings, supervision, appraisal and regular participation in staff and group meetings as required.

Participate in appropriate training events as agreed with the Manager and, where necessary, undertake relevant NVQ training.

Act as a member of the staff team and be aware of the importance of teamwork, supporting colleagues and receiving support as necessary.

Take responsibility, as guided by your line manager during the induction period, to learn about all relevant policies, procedures and practices which apply in the home. Be aware of where these documents are kept and refer to them at any time for guidance as required.

To maintain professional standards at work and to ensure conduct in and away from the home does not compromise their role in working with children and young people.

To be a constructive member of the staff team, e.g. to work to the guidance of the Home

Lead and work co-operatively with fellow workers and to use own initiative.

OTHER DUITES

Be aware of, understand and apply the organisational and legal policies and procedures.

Be aware of relevant information that requires daily attention, such as young people's logs, incident files, sanction and communications books, diary, etc. Ensure that all information is recorded accurately, legibly and in a timely manner and that it is communicated appropriately.

Undertake any delegated tasks from your line manager, such as weekly checks and monitoring

Support your line manager during recruitment and induction programmes, carry out Supervision of junior staff.

Take responsibility for your personal development and attend training as required.

Maintain Zone Central Children's Home policies regarding Health and Safety by taking personal responsibility for their own health and safety and drawing attention to any unsafe practices adopted by others. This includes general health and safety, food hygiene, fire prevention, proper use of hazardous substances, etc.

Maintain client confidentiality at all times having no communication with the media or other outside bodies unless permission is expressly given by the Registered Provider (Director).

Be involved in the promotion of good domestic and material standards throughout the Home.

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD CENTERD RESPONSIBILITIES

Be alert to any signs of distress and abuse, and to ensure that children and young people are monitored and protected, reporting any concerns to the line manager.

Ensure the rights and needs of children and young people are met as fully as possible, whether physical, emotional, social, educational, spiritual or cultural. Ensure all relevant information on the young person's background and present needs is available, read, understood and signed off where necessary.

Agree consequences to actions with children and young people that will benefit the child or young person and create opportunities for changes in behaviour and renewed confidence in line with the organisation's practice model and with the regulations and Quality Standards.

GENERAL

Ensure that the organisation's Equality & Diversity policy is promoted at all times in the conduct of the Home's business.

Ensure that the team complies with the organisation's financial rules.

Adhere to the organisation's confidentiality and safeguarding policies.

Ensure that your own work and that of the team work within and contribute to the Home's, departmental and corporate plans.

To give each child/young person practical skills and social status that are valued within their communities.

To have anti-racist and anti-sexist work practices, which help children and young people value anti-discriminatory attitudes and behaviour.

Driving the home's transport, if you have a clean driving licence.

To work in line with the home's policy on Health and Safety

Any other duties within the general scope of the post as directed by the Deputy Manager /Registered Manager.

CONDITIONS OF WORK

This post requires the worker to follow a rota completed by the registered manager / deputy that includes, waking nights, sleep-in duties, days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Staff are expected to comply with the following requirements. This list is not exhaustive and may be added to from time to time.

PROBATION PERIOD

This position is subject to the successful completion of a six months' probation period. The Registered Manager in consultation with the Responsible Individual, the appointment may terminate or reverse the appointment as a result of poor performance/incompetence or any such practice not befitting a Team Leader.

This job description provides an indication of the role and responsibilities of the post but should not be construed as an exclusive list of duties that the post holder may be asked to undertake.

Zone Central is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation along with Employment checks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,837.50-27,202.50 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Discounted or free food Sick pay UK visa sponsorship
Application question(s):

Do you hold the Level 4 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF) or equivalent NVQ Level 3
Work Location: In person