We are hiring a Team Leader for our Residential Children's Home in Manchester.
"Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential"
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prides itself on being child-focused while investing in its team.
What we aim to do is offer support and nurture for children and young people with emotional behaviour difficulties and help navigate through day-to-day life using the therapeutic trauma-informed PACE approach.
The role of Team Leader involves:
* Leading shifts and supervising junior members of staff
* Undertaking agreed, delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis
* Supporting the young people’s emotional needs
* Contributing towards maintaining a safe, warm and homely environment
* Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
* Taking the children on activities
* Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is provided
* Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
* Making and maintaining accurate records of the child’s day, including any incidents that may occur
* Carrying out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
* Applying safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
* Complying with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations
What we are looking for from you:
* QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (Essential)
* Experience in a children's home setting (Essential)
* Passion to help nurture young people
* Ability to work shift patterns including sleep-ins
* Full, UK driving licence (Essential)
* All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations
What we can offer:
* A salary of £28,080 to £30,160 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £13.50 to £14.50 per hour), £65 per sleep-in night.
* Enrolment onto the fully funded QCF Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
* Enrolment into a company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
* Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
* Monthly recognition awards
* Casual dress code
* Attendance and retention bonus every month for fulfilling requirements for the £50 bonus monthly. Also, £250 Ofsted bonus is to be paid, subject to terms and conditions.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Overtime
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* QCF 3/4 Residential children's and young people (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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