Job Description
We are currently recruiting for: Team leader
Work hours: 39 per week
Location of role: Lowton
Salary: £31,288,66 - £33,358,66
The Role:
In consultation with the Registered Manager and the Deputy Managers, the Team
Leader will assist in managing the overall daily operations at Lime Grove Cottage
working with children and young people in a residential setting.The Team Leader will:
* provide direct line management to a small number of Childcare Workers.
* develop and implement care and risk plans based on individualisedchildrens need in partnership with referring authorities, therapeutic services, senior management and education settings.
* model best practice in terms of providing high quality care.
* be well versed in childrens homes legislation, regulations and inspectionframework, in order to support the safe and effectively delivery of care:
* Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 The Childrens Homes (England)Regulations 2015 (legislation.gov.uk)
* Social Care Common Inspection Framework Social care common inspectionframework (SCCIF) and assurance visits - GOV.UK
The Successful Applicant
Essential
Level 3 Diploma for residential childcare (or equivalent)
Experience of working with electronic care records and auditing processes within the caresystem
Excellent administration and IT skills
Excellent communication skills including first-rate literacy and numerical skills
Knowledge of current child care legislation in specific relation to related to children in care
Working Knowledge of the Ofsted Inspection Framework for Childrens Homes and ChildrensHomes (England) Regulations 2015
Desirable
Level 4/level 5 QCF qualification in children and young people
Substantial experience of working in a residential child care setting
Designated Safeguarding Officer qualification
Has worked in an Ofsted graded Good/Outstanding provision.
Working Arrangement / Physical Requirements
A commitment and flexibility to work those rotas which meet the needs of the home as a whole
Clean driving licence and ability to drive with young passengers - PCV Licence or holds alicence which allows operation of a minibus.
What we offer:
* Salary Range - £31,288,66 - £33,358,66
* Corporate Medicash scheme
* Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* 33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
* Occupational Sickness Scheme
* Access to offers and discounts
* Recommend a friend scheme
* Values Awards
* A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
* Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme
* Career Progression opportunities
* Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service
How to apply
To apply for the role of Team Leaderplease submit a copy of you CV and a supporting statement
Deadline for applications
Closing date for applications will be 14th February 2025. Should you have any queries about this role please contact the HR team via email
* The above position is subject to an enhanced DBS check
* Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children
* Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
* We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity amongst our workforce and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our people to feel respected and able to give their best in their working life.
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