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