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Role:Team Leader- Residential Childrens Homes
Company:Beaufort Care Group
Location: Bournemouth, Ringwood & surrounding areas
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum, inclusive of enhancements
Hours:37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities
Roster:4 week rolling roster to include some weekends and Bank holidays
Why work with us
- Competitive Salary: Great opportunity to earn with sleep-in and over-time rates
- Employee Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday rising with service; £500 joining bonus (T&Cs apply); Blue Light Card; free DBS; referral bonuses; long service awards to a maximum of £2000; and company events
- Professional Development: Comprehensive and fully paid induction; relevant, professional qualifications paid for by us; continuous skills and knowledge training; plus opportunities for career advancement in the childcare industry with an expanding company
About the Role
As aTeam Leader in our childrens homes,you will perform a vital role in our children's lives, working as part of a team, and being a responsible, trusted parent figure for looked-after children.In addition, you will be a role-model to the team, providing mentorship and leading the shift.
Your responsibilities include:
- Building strong, positive relationships with children who have experienced traumatic and difficult backgrounds
- Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive
- Planning and co-ordinating engaging, fun activities, encouraging the childrens leisure interests
- Ensuring a structured, safe, comfortable home environment
- Following regulatory processes which includes good administration and recording of information
- Supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with regulatory processes, ensuring the home is well led and ready for Ofsted inspection
About you
To succeed as aTeam Leader, were looking for the following:
- Qualified to NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (or equivalent)
- At least one years experience within the residential childrens home sector
- Dedicated to child safeguarding and child welfare
- Empathetic and effective communicators, able to form trusted, meaningful relationships with children
- Passionate about making a positive difference in childrens welfare
- Resilient and patient, capable of handling challenging behaviours
- Proactive and creative in activity planning
- Capable of practical life skills including cooking, cleaning and good home management
- Detail-oriented and competent users of IT, to ensure that every childs needs are met and documented in line with regulatory expectations and standards
Essential must haves
A valid UK driving licence, proximity to Bournemouth, Ringwood and Ferndown.
More About Beaufort Care Group
Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18, based in Ringwood, Bournemouth and surrounding areas. Specialising in emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), our established and reputable childrens homes all have a cosy family feel and are dedicated to offering high-quality, therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.
