Residential Children's Services Team Leader

Headway Adolescent ResourcesResidential Children's Services Team LeaderLocation: BridgwaterContract Type: Full Time, PermanentSalary:Unqualified: Up to £34,079.99 with sleep-in shiftsQualified: Up to £35,810.18 with sleep-in shiftsSpecific Hours: 38 hours per weekHeadway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, holistic care to young people from all backgrounds. We're excited to be opening a brand-new four-bed children's home in Bridgwater and are looking for a dedicated Team Leader to help shape and lead this new service.If you're passionate about supporting young people, promoting their wellbeing and helping them reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.What We OfferHoliday allowancePension scheme with 3% employer contribution£200 bonus for a Good Ofsted outcome£500 bonus for an Outstanding Ofsted outcomeEmployee Discount SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme£46 sleep-in allowance per night, subject to business needsAbout the RoleIn this role, you will ensure young people receive a safe, positive and nurturing living experience while leading and supporting the Residential Support Worker team to deliver high-quality care.Work shifts to ensure the home runs safely, smoothly and in line with safeguarding expectationsLead and supervise Residential Support Workers, promoting good practice and acting as a positive role modelMaintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and the home's Statement of Purpose, and guide staff in applying theseBuild strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families and the wider communitySupport care planning, young people's reviews and progress against individual plansEncourage young people to participate in decision-making within the home and the communityPromote equality and anti-discriminatory practice, and uphold all health and safety and data protection requirementsAttend required training and support QCF learners where neededEssential SkillsA good standard of education and working towards, or holding, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalentA strong understanding of childcare legislation, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality StandardsExperience supporting young people with challenging behavioursStrong report-writing, numeracy, general administration and IT skillsAble to build positive, empathetic relationships with young people and committed to achieving the best outcomesA motivational and supportive leadership style, with the ability to supervise and develop staffKnowledge of national and local safeguarding procedures and protocolsHeadway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.Headway Adolescent Resources is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.All successful candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Bridgwater, ENG-TA6 5EN