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Therapeutic Team Leaders Required for our 3 Bed Children's Home in Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25

We require Team Leaders for our Ofsted Registered Children's home in Leyland

Our primary aim is to create a warm, nurturing environment that supports the safety, growth and development of the children in our care.

We want you to be passionate and committed in return there will be encouragement to progress and grow with opportunities throughout the Organisation.

We are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our children.

Team Leader Salary

Team Leader £14 to £16 per hour depending on experience Rota is 2 on 4 off.

( Sleeps £60)

Team Leader

* You will be responsible for ensuring that the physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological and social needs of our children are met consistently to a high standard.

* Engage in probation, induction, supervision, staff meetings, learning and development and appraisal.

* Model professional conduct in all aspects of the role.

* Work in partnership with social workers, education, police, health, probation, and all other professionals in line with children’s needs and interests.

* Team Leader will work on a shift pattern including days, evenings, waking nights (when/if required), weekends, bank holidays, sleeping-in duties and, subject to risk assessment, lone working

Team Leader Skills and Qualifications

Must be willing and able to achieve or hold the NVQ Level 4 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent

Knowledge and skills Senior Support Worker must hold minimum level 3 Qualification

Worked in a Childcare setting (2 years minimum for Senior Support worker)

Full Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and 9 standards.

Working within Child Protection procedures & Safeguarding children procedures

Understand impact of trauma on child development

Direct work skills. Including handling conflict effectively

Managing stress in self and others

Good written and verbal communication and IT literacy

Committed to achieving best outcomes for children

Adaptive and solution focussed

Parenting in a diverse community

Able to work required shift pattern –including sleeping-in

Why join us as a Team Leader

Professional Development:

We are committed to the growth and development of our team members.

Opportunities for training and professional progression are available.

Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and a positive work culture.

We believe in supporting each other to provide the best care for our children.

Meaningful Impact: Make a difference in the lives of children and contribute to their positive growth and development.

We Offer our Team Leader

A competitive salary package depending on experience

Employer contribution to your pension

Employee wellbeing programme

Professional support,

Comprehensive Learning and Development

Monthly supervision

Posts are subject to six-month probationary period

For more information of the Team Leader opportunity please contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions