Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader - Residential Childcare
Location: Hesketh Bank, Preston
Salary: £31,288 - £33,358 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, 39 hours per week
Package: Competitive terms and conditions
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The Role:
Our Home provides a psychologically informed, therapeutic environment to support young people with complex trauma-based behaviour. Our service integrates Residential Care, Education, and Health support to create a comprehensive care experience.

As a Team Leader, you will collaborate closely with the Registered Manager to oversee the daily operations of the home, working directly with children and young people in a residential setting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Line Management: Provide direct line management to a small team of Childcare Workers, ensuring high standards of care and professional development.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement personalised care and risk plans in partnership with referring authorities, therapeutic services, senior management, and educational settings.
• Best Practice: Model and promote best practices in high-quality care for young people, ensuring their safety, well-being, and positive development.
• Legislation & Compliance: Stay informed on children's homes legislation, regulations, and the Ofsted inspection framework to support the safe and effective delivery of care.

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The Person:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience: Significant experience working within a childcare setting, ideally in residential care.

Skills:

o Proficiency in electronic care records and auditing processes.
o Excellent administration and IT skills.
o Strong communication skills with exceptional literacy and numeracy.

Knowledge:
o Thorough understanding of current childcare legislation, particularly relating to children in care.
o Working knowledge of the Ofsted Inspection Framework for Children's Homes and Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
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What We Offer:

• Salary Range: £31,288 - £33,358 (depending on experience)
• Corporate Medical Cover: Provided via Medicash.
• Pension: Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance: Included.
• Leave: 30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Occupational Sickness Scheme: Provided.

Additional Benefits:

o Access to offers and discounts.
o Recommend a friend scheme.
o Values Awards for outstanding contributions.

o Professional Development:
o A comprehensive induction program with ongoing training and development.
o Regular supervision and annual appraisal scheme.
o Career progression opportunities.
o Enhanced DBS Check: Fully paid for and maintained on the DBS update service.
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How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team.
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We committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.