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Team Leader Residential Childcare Worker - Leominster
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our team in Leominster (near Hereford). We offer a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people with emotional behavioural difficulties
What you'll do:
- Lead and mentor: Supervise and support a team of care staff, ensuring high-quality care and a safe environment.
- Promote well-being: Build positive relationships with children, encouraging independence and personal development.
- Safeguarding: Ensure children are protected and concerns are addressed promptly.
- Care planning: Implement individual care plans and contribute to reviews.
- Operational support: Contribute to the smooth running of the home, including staff recruitment and training.
- Crisis management: Respond to challenging situations, applying de-escalation techniques.
What you'll need:
- Experience in a similar role within a children's residential home or care setting.
- Full UK Driving License
- Experience working with children or young people.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- A good understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).
- Willingness to work towards Level 5 in Leadership and Management (if not already qualified).
We offer:
- Competitive salary: Up to 34,963 per annum (including sleep-in allowance)
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Holiday allowance and pension scheme
Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of children!
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
