A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader within our Breakaway service!
As the Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for the supervision of a team of staff to ensure that young people receive a complete person-centered care service in a residential setting.
As an excellent role model, you’ll lead, delegate, supervise and assess the residential childcare officers’ practice.
Due to the nature of the role, there is an expectation you’ll provide direct high-quality care and support to young people and work a shift pattern that includes evenings and weekends.
Main Accountabilities
* Attend all training as required and contribute in a positive manner
* Have an up-to-date working knowledge of the relevant SCF policies and ensure you and your team are aware of their contents
* Oversee the physical resources of the home in-line with legal, inspection, registration guidelines/requirements whilst leading the staff team on shift
* Ensure all children are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way
* Be responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference
* Ensure each member of staff is aware of each child’s care plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
* Under the guidance of the manager, set in place procedures within current government regulations and organisation policies/procedures, which include service users in provision planning and service development, and ensure these are followed while leading the staff team on shift
* Ensure all unit staff have a good knowledge and understanding of legal/registration requirements and are working to ensure all National Care Standards are met to an exceptional level
* Monitor and review effective procedures to manage all Health & Safety requirements of the home in-line with legal requirements
* Be responsible for the co-ordination and the correct recording of all financial expenditure while leading the staff team on shift
* Be responsible for the management of the shift and deputise in the absence of the manager
* Under the guidance and facilitation of the manager, monitor and evaluate clear child protection procedures within the home, in line with the Protection of Children Act and Company policies
* Liaise with social workers/schools/therapists/other professionals as required to represent the child’s needs or wishes if they are unable to do so themselves. Advise and facilitate them in raising wishes or complaints with the appropriate people
* Facilitate meetings on behalf of the manager
* Under the guidance of the manager, complete or direct the compilation of any necessary reports for court, reviews, or planning meetings etc. By liaising with the staff team, organise/direct/facilitate the carrying out of those plans within the care environment
* Under the guidance of the manager, take part in employee relations, supervision/appraisal, recruitment and selection procedures as required
* Under the guidance of the manager, take part in compilation of all staff rosters as required, incorporating appropriate meeting and training sessions to facilitate good practice in team management and team building
* Assist the manager in compiling and reviewing a company training and development plan, and individual staff development plans/goals
* Under the guidance of the manager, facilitate, monitor and review effective record keeping and information gathering procedures, in line with legal and organisation requirements and policies
* To be responsible for ensuring all correct emergency procedures are followed while leading the staff team on shift
* To be responsible for ensuring all correct procedures are carried out in caring for children and young people when they are ill, including the administration of medicines/treatments, etc. under the guidance of the child’s doctor, and within the organisation’s policy and legal requirements
* To facilitate leisure activities, through the staff team, including organising and going away on holiday/trips with the children
* To take an active part in the management team, contributing to management planning meetings and feeding back relevant developments and occurrences to the manager in order to aid the smooth running of the home
* To support the manager in carrying through plans and decisions made by the directors and management team
Person Specification
Education, Training and Experience
Experience of working with children with challenging behaviour in a residential or group work setting (essential)
Experience of diffusing conflict and de-escalating situations (essential)
Experience of facilitating, organizing and directing and developing teams (essential)
Experience of using childcare standards and best practice model to guide decision making (essential)
Experience of translating policy into practice (essential)
Awareness of group dynamics in residential settings (essential)
Experience of leading or managing a team (essential)
Education to GCSE level or equivalent (essential)
Hold a child related/social care qualification/certificate in Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma Level 3 with Social Care Pathway or the equivalent (essential)
Experience of working with children who have experiences loss or trauma (desirable)
Hold a certificate in/or willing to undertake Management and Leadership Level 5 or equivalent (desirable)
Training in direct work or group work (desirable)
General and Specific Knowledge
Knowledge of equal opportunities & diversity models (essential)
Ability to organise, plan and take responsibility (essential)
Enthusiasm and commitment to the children’s protection and development (essential)
Good organisational and time management skills (essential)
Professional assertiveness (essential)
Tolerance and resilience (essential)
Vision, creativity and innovation (essential)
A good standard of written English and an ability to write reports (essential)
Up to date knowledge of Childcare & Child Protection Laws (desirable)
Basic knowledge of IT (desirable)
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