Team Leader

Team Leader Stone

Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our children's residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation who are currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

Location Stone

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Salary Up to £40,000

The main duties of this role include

• Ensuring shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers
• To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
• To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day
• To provide reports and documentation that reflects the progress of the young person using our paperless systems and tools
• To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation

Job Requirements

• To provide positive parenting
• To have exceptional communication skills
• To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
• To be open minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner

Essential Requirements

• Must have a full manual driving licence
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• To participate in further continuing professional development support the needs of our young people
• To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
• To be active member of a progressive and committed team

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• Access to employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years service