Team Leader - Poynton, United Kingdom - Kedleston Group Ltd

Kedleston Group Ltd Poynton, United Kingdom

1 hour ago

Home Services / Social Care

Description

At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as 'outstanding' in every way.
We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.

About the role:

As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in providing guidance, support, and leadership to our compassionate team of staff.

You will have the chance to lead by example, creating a warm and supportive environment where children can thrive and grow.

As the Team Leader at Vernon House, you will have a diverse range of roles and responsibilities aimed at ensuring the well-being and development of both the children in our care and the staff members you lead.

Some key aspects of your role include:
Provide strong leadership and direction to the team of support staff. Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and dedication in all aspects of your work.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, including scheduling, supervision, and performance management. Provide ongoing support, guidance, and training to ensure staff members feel empowered and equipped to fulfil their roles effectively.

Advocate for the best interests of the children in our care, ensuring their emotional, physical, and developmental needs are met.

Collaborate with the Children's Home Manager and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each child's unique needs.

Foster open and effective communication channels within the team and with external stakeholders, including families, social workers, and other agencies.

Facilitate collaboration and teamwork to ensure seamless delivery of care and support services.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures governing the operation of the children's home. Conduct regular audits and assessments to maintain high standards of care and safety.
Be prepared to respond calmly and effectively to crisis situations, including emergencies or challenging behaviours. Implement appropriate protocols and interventions to de-escalate situations and ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.

Continuously seek opportunities for personal and professional growth, staying up to date on best practices in childcare, leadership, and child welfare.

Encourage and support team members in their own professional development journeys.

As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive and flourish.

Your dedication, compassion, and leadership will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

About you:
Provide a safe environment for the young people in our care.
Good communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people, colleagues and professionals.
Be a good team player to provide a high level of care and achieve positive outcomes.
Encourage the young people to be motivated and take part in activities, education and extracurricular activities.

Experience of and ability to lead staff teams to provide a high level of care within a residential childcare setting.

Ability to manage the home in the absence of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager

Have attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork, keeping this up to date and organized for the manager's review.

Be able to adapt working practice to the ethos of the home.
Have resilience, motivation, and determination.
Can adapt to challenging and changing situations.
Be inclusive to all children.
Diploma Level 3 qualified in Children and Young Person's Workforce or equivalent.
Experience of Ofsted Inspections
Experience of attending professionals' meetings and working contributively with the professional network
Must be able to work 40 hours per week, over 7 days.
Up to date knowledge of the current legislation governing the sector.
Demonstrate a commitment to own training and development.
Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends and sleep-ins.
Be confident in using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word, or willing to learn.
Apply for enhanced DBS disclosure and if applicable, overseas criminal records checks.
Full UK driving licence
Why work for us?
* a competitive salary
* a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running.
* continued professional development and training.
* enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers
* a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people.

Benefits include:
* £500 refer-a-friend bonus

OFSTED bonuses

* life insurance
* cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
* discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
* birthday treats
* long service and employee of the month awards
* employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

Kedleston Group Ltd is an independent provider of SEMH day and residential schools as well as children's homes across England.

We look for people who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people we support.

Our schools and homes support children and young people living with social, emotional and mental health problems (SEMH) and specific learning difficulties, which affects their learning and ability to do everyday things.

Our dedicated autism (ASC) schools work with young people who are high functioning and have associated needs such as mental health problems, attention deficit hyperactive disorder and learning difficulties.

We offer staff a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training to ensure everyone is provided with the best possible start to their employment.

Kedleston welcome and nurture staff through the organisation's training provision and seek staff and leaders who are motivated and focused in their delivery of the best education and care support.

We have vacancies across England for management, teaching, care, support, administration and ancillary roles within this rapidly developing organisation.

Vernon House is a 5-bedroom children's home in Cheshire which caters for children between the ages of 9 – 17 years.

The home supports children with social and emotional challenges, including ADHD and autism, that can sometimes affect their behaviour.

We are looking for committed, supportive and passionate people to join our dynamic and friendly team of residential care workers.

You will play a key part in the development and wellbeing of the children, and in return will be supported to progress in your career.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern.

You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand.

We'll be in touch directly if we need you Any unsolicited CV's will be sent at the recruitment agency's own risk and will be interpreted as 'gifts' and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise.

We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy.

By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position.

If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you

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