Team Leader

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Team Leader within a brand new Childrens Residential Home.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior childrens support worker to step up to a Team Leader role, with support from and experience team.

Main duties

You will support the Registered Manager in establishing and maintaining a safe, caring, nurturing and supportive home for 2 children who have experienced a difficult start in life.

You will support children with all aspects of daily life and provide a positive and supportive role model, responding to their emotional and physical needs.

You will play a key role in mentoring and guiding the team of support workers to ensure they are competent in their duties, and well supported in their role.

Daily activities will range from supporting the children to get up in the morning and attend school, providing care and support with domestic tasks, supporting them with socializing and trips out, and supporting and guiding them through emotionally difficult times.

You will contribute to care and support planning, inducting new staff, planning the day and directing staff, and ensuring a safe and holistic environment for the children. You will also take a lead role in supporting the Home Manager with

Requirements

Experience of working as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in a childrens residential home

Hold a Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care Children and Young People or above

Working Hours

8 hour shifts worked on a rota basis (5 days per week, including some night shifts)