Job Title: Team Leader (LA3, LA2, LA6)

Vacancies: 1 Team Leader position available

Salary: £27,803.20 per annum, with potential to earn up to £34,523.20 including sleep-in shifts.

Sleep-in Shifts: £70 per sleep-in shift, offering an additional earning potential of up to £6,720 per year.

Benefits:

• Regular one-to-one supervisions and performance reviews
• Company pension scheme to support your future
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme for savings on a wide range of products and services
• Wellbeing programmes available through our Exchange Provision, supporting your mental and physical health
• Comprehensive initial training programme to equip you for success, followed by ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance your skills and career progression
• Clear promotion pathways to support your career growth within the organisation

Ofsted Rating: Homes rated Good to Outstanding, depending on the location

Home Details:

• Home sizes range from 3 to 6 beds depending on the specific home
• Specialist provision for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

Role Summary:

As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in managing a dedicated team of care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. You will ensure that all care plans are followed, safeguarding and wellbeing standards are met, and that the home operates smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and support your team to deliver outstanding care and support
• Oversee daily operations within the home, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children
• Coordinate care plans and liaise with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external agencies
• Monitor and maintain compliance with Ofsted and company standards
• Conduct regular supervisions, appraisals, and training to develop your team’s skills and confidence
• Manage resources effectively, including staffing rotas and budgets where applicable
• Promote positive behaviour management strategies and therapeutic approaches
• Respond effectively to emergencies or incidents, ensuring appropriate action is taken

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in residential child care, ideally in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of the needs of children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and inspire a team while fostering a positive, collaborative environment
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Flexible approach to working hours, including willingness to undertake sleep-in shifts

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and have the skills to lead a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.