Title:Team LeaderSalary/Rate:£12.50 to £13.50 per hourLocation:ReadingHours: 36 hours / Full timeFlourishing Families are looking for experienced individuals for the role of TeamLeadertojoin our Residential Family Assessment Unit based in Reading Berkshire. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed people who are reliable and able to offer emotional and practical support to our residentsas well as support in the smooth running and operation of the service, with first level responsibility for the Family Support Workers.
Flourishing FamiliesParental Assessment Centreis locatedina quietresidential estate in Reading Berkshire.You will work under our Ofsted Registered Manager and our assessingSocialWorkersin the service.The ethos of our Family residential home is to provide a homely and family-like environment to our service users.
JobDutiesandExpectationsinclude:
Support the Manager in day-to-day management and operations of the unit.Mentor and support colleagues by undertaking regular supervisory duties.To ensure that all parent and child information is provided to the assessing Social Worker.Qualityassurereports tomaintaingood qualitystandards.Ensure daily tasks by staff are completeThe Team Leader is expected to become familiar with and adhere to Flourishing Families Policies and Procedures.Be aware and adhere to legislation relating to safeguarding and confidentiality.Ability to keepclear andaccuraterecords.Good communicator andhaveflexibleinterpersonal skills.Ability touse own initiative and be solution focused.Have a strength-based approach when working with parents and children.Commitment to good practice.Commitment to equal opportunity and challenging any discriminatory and oppressive practices.Tomaintainand promote family residential support work tohigh levelsof professionalism expected byFlourishing FamiliesParental Assessment Centre and OfstedFollow safeguarding procedure and alert toappropriate membersof the team.Topromotea nurturingandsupportiveenvironment forfamilies.Ability to undertake in house and external training.Schedule:
12-hourshiftsDay shiftWakingNight shiftWeekend availabilityThis role is not a 9-5 and will require the applicantto be flexibleEducation:
Preferable one of the below qualifications:
NVQ (Children) Level 3 and abovePreferableExperiencewithin:
Social Care TeamResidential FamilySupportin a Parent and Child AssessmentUnit.Community Family Support WorkExperience of working as a family support worker in a Local AuthorityBenefits:
Flexible working hoursCasual dress codeFirst DBS covered by us (If applicable, subject to terms and conditions)Generous Holiday allowancePensionTrainingTPBN1_UKTJ