Job Description
Job Title: Team Leader
Provision: Children's Home, 7 to 17, EBD 2 Bed
Salary: Up to £34,000 with Enhancements
Location: Swinton, Manchester
Reporting to: Deputy / Registered Manager
Desired Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR equivalent Or Enrolled on
Experience: 1 years' in a Ofsted Children's Home
The role of Senior is ideally suited to an:
- Someone who is currently a Senior or Team Lead, looking for a new challenge with a company they can progress with. It is noted that the Registered Manager will be moving into an Area/Service Manager role in 18 to 24 months, in line with the company's growth plans in the North West. The company would like to promote internally to fill the positions
- Experienced Residential Support worker who is looking for the next step in their career
Job Overview:
- Senior Residential Support Workers (Also known as Team Leaders) go above and beyond to help children who have experienced a difficult past to forge positive pathways towards a brighter future.
- Shift Pattern: You will work condensed shifts of two days on, and 4 days off with one additional day per month, on average.
- Holiday: 210hours
- Additional leave: at 2 years and 5 years’ service
- Training Academy: An in-depth induction, welcome program, and fully supported development opportunities.
- Pension: Auto-enrolment into the Company pension
- Excellent health and wellbeing benefits
- Discounted gym memberships
Main Responsibilities:
The company is commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for the children they look after is paramount. Seeking the highest calibre SRSWs who truly have a passion for helping children, as well as the skills and personal qualities to lead others.
Reporting to the Assistant/Deputy Manager, you will be the lead practitioner on shift. You will mentor, support and coach new team members and draw upon you’re extensive experience to manage any challenges that may arise. No two days are the same. If you enjoy problem-solving and have confidence in your ability to make a difference to a child's life, then please apply.
You will work collaboratively with the education and therapy consultants, as well as colleagues from the wider sector, keeping the children at the heart of all you do. You will have the support of a dedicated, compassionate, like-minded team, who are all committed to the achievement and well-being of both the children and everyone in the community.
What we are looking for:
You have achieved Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People’s Workforce. Ideally, you will have experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or have worked in a similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.
This role offers a great work- life balance with the condensed working rota and sleep-ins, and shifts start.
Above all, like-minded, passionate people who truly want to make a difference are who they want in their teams
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
Their commitment to safeguarding:
Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in their care. Therefore, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.
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️ Samuel Goulden || 0113 318 0595 || Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk