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Team Leader
Location - Preston
Salary - £ - £33,600 to £38,000
Circa £35,600.00 this includes sleep in allowance (£70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month)
Salary - Circa £35,600.00 this includes sleep in allowance (£70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month) plus time and a third for overtime.
Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our children's residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation who are currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous renumeration for sleep-in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.
The main duties of this role include::
* Ensuring shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers,
* To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
* To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day
* To provide reports and documentation that reflects the progress of the young person using our paperless systems and tools
* To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation
* To undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package
* To attend staff meetings and be proactive in developing and improving the service model
* To act as an advocate for the young person whilst using a positive parenting model
* To work with young people using positive support strategies including de-escalation tools and techniques using in-house training (PRICE)
Job requirements:
* To provide positive parenting
* To have exceptional communication skills
* To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
* To be open minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner
Essential Requirements:
* Must have a full manual driving licence
* Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
* To participate in further continuing professional development support the needs of our young people
* To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
* To be active member of a progressive and committed team
If you would like to work for a professional and passionate company who has the interests of their children/young people and employees at heart. If you have personal passion and drive to make the difference to the lives of children and young people, then please apply today