Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader - Residential Childcare

Location: Hesketh Bank, Preston

Salary: £31,288 - £33,358 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Full-Time, 39 hours per week

Package: Competitive terms and conditions

The Role:

Our Home provides a psychologically informed, therapeutic environment to support young people with complex trauma-based behaviour. Our service integrates Residential Care, Education, and Health support to create a comprehensive care experience.

As a Team Leader, you will collaborate closely with the Registered Manager to oversee the daily operations of the home, working directly with children and young people in a residential setting. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Line Management: Provide direct line management to a small team of Childcare Workers, ensuring high standards of care and professional development.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement personalised care and risk plans in partnership with referring authorities, therapeutic services, senior management, and educational settings.
• Best Practice: Model and promote best practices in high-quality care for young people, ensuring their safety, well-being, and positive development.
• Legislation & Compliance: Stay informed on children's homes legislation, regulations, and the Ofsted inspection framework to support the safe and effective delivery of care.

The Person:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience: Significant experience working within a childcare setting, ideally in residential care.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in electronic care records and auditing processes.
• Excellent administration and IT skills.
• Strong communication skills with exceptional literacy and numeracy.
• Knowledge:
• Thorough understanding of current childcare legislation, particularly relating to children in care.
• Working knowledge of the Ofsted Inspection Framework for Children's Homes and Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

What We Offer:

• Salary Range: £31,288 - £33,358 (depending on experience)
• Corporate Medical Cover: Provided via Medicash.
• Pension: Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance: Included.
• Leave: 30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Occupational Sickness Scheme: Provided.
• Additional Benefits:
• Access to offers and discounts.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Values Awards for outstanding contributions.
• Professional Development:
• A comprehensive induction program with ongoing training and development.
• Regular supervision and annual appraisal scheme.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Enhanced DBS Check: Fully paid for and maintained on the DBS update service.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team at Riverbank Cottage.

We committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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