Team Leader - Southampton, United Kingdom - New Forest Care

New Forest Care
New Forest Care
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Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Part of New Forest Care, the ARC is a specialist project providing short-term placements for children who have experienced trauma and abuse.

We use adventurous activities and the outdoors to engage and support the children living with us.


Key responsibilities include:


  • Manage a team of support workers.
  • Provide regular supervision and training.
  • Be part of and support the leaderships team where necessary.
  • Work directly with the children being a good role model to the team.
  • Take on such administrative duties as required by the homes manager.

Essential requirements:


  • At least two years' supervisory experience in a residential childcare environment.
  • To hold a relevant Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma.
  • UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
  • Able to work under pressure and make decisions in stressful situations.
  • An excellent communicator, both verbally and in written format.
  • A committed team player.
  • Mature, responsible and levelheaded.

Join us and we can offer:

  • High staff to child ratios and
    no agency staff.
  • Comprehensive induction training.
  • Regular inhouse training for all staff to support their role.
  • Funded professional qualifications including
  • Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare for all Support Workers, Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management and DDP Level 1 and
  • Recommendafriend up to £1500.
  • Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards
  • Amazon vouchers/monetary reward.
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Workplace Pension Scheme.
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service.
  • Eligibility for Blue Light Card (Residential Care staff).
  • All meals provided when on shift (Residential Care staff).
  • Onsite parking.
  • Enhanced DBS covered.


New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.


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