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Team Leader - Children's Residential Home
Location: Telford
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Residential care for young people aged 10 to 25 with complex emotional, psychological, and developmental needs.
Servisource are seeking a Team Leader to support other members of staff in the provision of care for young people; ensuring the young people retain their dignity and individuality, and to encourage and enhance their self esteem and quality of life, acting as a team leader as required and being involved in the general activities of the Home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a support worker, assisting in care and development of care plans.
- Participate in review meetings and prepare reports.
- Take on Team Leader duties as needed.
- Ensure effective handover of information to incoming staff.
- Train junior staff under supervision.
- Support young people with independent living skills.
- Engage in meaningful activities with young people.
- Perform regular checks and monitor behavior.
- Handle enquiries and welcome visitors.
- Escort young people on trips and outings.
- Assist with meals and domestic duties.
- Report incidents, accidents, and illnesses promptly.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Company policies.
- Participate in training and development sessions.
Skills & Knowledge:
Essential:
- Good communication, teamwork and leadership skills
- Willingness to undertake training
- Full UK driving licence, or working towards gaining full driving licence
- Diploma level 3
- Experience in children’s residential care specifically with challenging behaviours
Desired:
- Experience of working in caring environment with young people
- Experience of working with mental health service-users
To apply or for further information contact Siobhan Dyson at Servisource Healthcare.
