Role: Team Leader- Residential Childrens Homes
Company: Beaufort Care Group
Location : Bournemouth, Ringwood & surrounding areas
Salary : Circa £35,000 per annum, inclusive of enhancements
Hours: 37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities
Roster: 4 week rolling roster to include some weekends and Bank holidays
Why work with us
* Competitive Salary : Great opportunity to earn with sleep-in and over-time rates
* Employee Benefits : 5.6 weeks holiday rising with service; £500 joining bonus (T&Cs apply); Blue Light Card; free DBS; referral bonuses; long service awards to a maximum of £2000; and company events
* Professional Development : Comprehensive and fully paid induction; relevant, professional qualifications paid for by us; continuous skills and knowledge training; plus opportunities for career advancement in the childcare industry with an expanding company
About the Role
As a Team Leader in our childrens homes,you will perform a vital role in our children's lives, working as part of a team, and being a responsible, trusted parent figure for looked-after children.In addition, you will be a role-model to the team, providing mentorship and leading the shift.
Your responsibilities include:
* Building strong, positive relationships with children who have experienced traumatic and difficult backgrounds
* Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive
* Planning and co-ordinating engaging, fun activities, encouraging the childrens leisure interests
* Ensuring a structured, safe, comfortable home environment
* Following regulatory processes which includes good administration and recording of information
* Supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with regulatory processes, ensuring the home is well led and ready for Ofsted inspection
About you
To succeed as a Team Leader, were looking for the following:
* Qualified to NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (or equivalent)
* At least one years experience within the residential childrens home sector
* Dedicated to child safeguarding and child welfare
* Empathetic and effective communicators, able to form trusted, meaningful relationships with children
* Passionate about making a positive difference in childrens welfare
* Resilient and patient, capable of handling challenging behaviours
* Proactive and creative in activity planning
* Capable of practical life skills including cooking, cleaning and good home management
* Detail-oriented and competent users of IT, to ensure that every childs needs are met and documented in line with regulatory expectations and standards
Essential must haves
A valid UK driving licence, proximity to Bournemouth, Ringwood and Ferndown.
More About Beaufort Care Group
Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18, based in Ringwood, Bournemouth and surrounding areas. Specialising in emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), our established and reputable childrens homes all have a cosy family feel and are dedicated to offering high-quality, therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.
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