Team Leader (Residential Children's Home)

We have an opportunity for a Team Leader in our Residential Childcare service. This would suit a candidate with experience of junior leadership within residential care who is now looking for the next step.

We are a specialist childcare provider that works with children who can display challenging behaviour and present with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD and autism. A therapeutic approach, and putting our children first, are integral to what we do.

Salary Range: £30,430.40 - £33,176.00 Sleep ins available and paid in addition to salary.

The successful candidate would be responsible for a team of support workers including their direct supervision, as well as the day-to day running of the home. You will also support, assist and deputise for the Registered Manager where necessary.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage a team of support workers.

Provide regular supervision and training.

Be part of and support the leaderships team where necessary.

Work directly with the children being a good role model to the team.

Take on such administrative duties as required by the homes manager.

Essential requirements:

At least two year's experience leadership role in a residential childcare environment.

To hold a relevant Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma.

UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Valid Right to Work in the UK.

Candidates will need to be:

Able to work under pressure and make decisions in stressful situations.

An excellent communicator, both verbally and in written format.

A committed team player.

Mature, responsible and level-headed.

Join us and we can offer:

High staff to child ratios and no agency staff. 

Comprehensive induction training. 

Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role. 

Funded professional qualifications including - Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare for all Support Workers, Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management and DDP Level 1 and 2. 

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Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers.

Company Sick Pay Scheme. 

Workplace Pension Scheme. 

5.6 weeks annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service. 

Eligibility for Blue Light Card (Residential Care staff). 

All meals provided when on shift (Residential Care staff). 

On-site parking. 

Enhanced DBS covered.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

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