Company: UK TALENT RESOURCE
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £12.00 - £13.50 per hour
We are looking for an experienced Children's Support Worker to step up into a Team Leader role. Lead a team in our Blackpool home and make a real difference for young people with emotional and behavioural challenges.
Your Role:
You will guide a team of care workers, providing day-to-day leadership and direct support to young people. You'll ensure a safe, nurturing, and compliant home environment.
Key Duties:
- Mentor your team and lead shifts.
- Provide hands-on care and safeguarding for young people.
- Support daily living skills, from meals to independent living.
- Lead activities and build positive relationships.
- Ensure safety and compliance with Ofsted standards.
- Work with teachers, healthcare pros, and your team.
You Must Have:
- A minimum of 18 months' experience in a children's home.
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or be working towards it).
- A full, valid UK driving licence.
- A calm, empathetic, and reliable nature.
- Flexibility for shifts and sleep-in duties.
We Offer:
- Pay: £13.50 per hour.
- Sleep-in Allowance: £53 per night.
- Shift Pattern: 15-hour shifts (1-on, 2-off rotation).
- Job Security: Permanent role after probation.
- Time Off: 210 hours of annual leave (pro rata).
- Growth: Ongoing training and development.
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