We are looking for a Team Leader to join a Children's Residential Home in Mertsham - Surrey. This home will be for children aged 10-18 that will specialise in Emotional Behaviour disorder.

Are you a Senior Support worker looking to Step up in to a Team Leader role?

or

Are you a Team Leader looking for a new Challenge?

If you are in either of these positions please do not hesitate to apply.

The role is:

• 40 hour contract
• Sleep In's are Required but paid at premium of £55 per sleep in.
• Full Flexibility required Monday to Sunday
• NVQ Level 3 Children and young people or Residential Childcare REQUIRED
• Experience working in a children's Residential setting preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To join a team of residential care staff ensuring that safe and appropriate care practices are always maintained.
• To support the Manager in all aspects of the home’s operation, whilst maintaining positive childcare practice, in keeping with the aims and objectives of the home.
• To provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment to our residents whilst being involved in the planning and organisation of the home.
• To maintain a regular recording system in connection with each young person, be involved in the implementation of care plans and assist in the publication of reports when required.
• To ensure when on shift that care staff conduct themselves within the guidelines of the home in line with Policy documents and care plans.
• To delegate tasks to residential care staff and co-ordinate the daily routines of the home and participate in household duties such as cooking, cleaning, gardening and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• To delegate tasks to residential care staff and participate in the general activities of the home such as cycling, swimming, walking, playing games and to use any personal skills you may have to maximise opportunity for each resident.
• To attend regular supervision sessions, staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• To administer medication to children as required and complete all related paperwork and records.
• To undertake sleeping in duties as required.
• To comply with and adherence to the policies, procedures, and practice of the home and to respond to emergencies which may arise within the service.
• · To provide a positive role model for colleagues and the young people resident.
• To foster and encourage, wherever appropriate contact between residents and their families.
• To develop a responsible attitude with residents with regard to the fabric, furnishings, equipment, supplies and services in/or to the home and to support them in all domestic aspects of both their own personal space and communal areas of the house.
• To demonstrate both sensitivity and appropriate assertiveness, whilst working in a pressured environment with groups of diverse residents and staff. Carry out the duties of the post in a mature and responsible manner, seeking and receiving support as necessary.
• To physically intervene if a resident’s behaviour is dangerous to others or themselves, in accordance with the procedural guidance of the home and relevant legislation.
• To participate in the construction and implementation of care plans for individual children and attend reviews, case conferences and planning meetings etc., when required.
• To be a key worker and provide specific children with regular key work sessions.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Manager.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £29,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NVQ Level 3 children and young people workforce (required)

Work Location: In person