Senior/ Team Leader in Residential Childcare - Ilford, United Kingdom - Bright Young Futures

Bright Young Futures

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Ilford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Senior Residential Support worker / Team Leader AM / TL in Residential Childcare with commitment to ensuring a high standard of care for young people and with ambition to progress within a small company.

Salary:
per hour

Are you motivated, determined and resilient?
Are you flexible and able to adapt to challenging situations?
Do you want to help the children and young people in our care to fulfill their potential?

If you can answer yes to those questions, we would love to hear from you, as we are looking to recruit an AM / TL who can support the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home.

We can offer you a supportive working environment, opportunities to learn and progress and support to gain vocational qualifications which will help you to progress further in your career.

Main Purpose of the Job:

To work alongside the Registered Manager to manage the service's existing workforce and resources, as well as to promote and safeguard the welfare of the young people in our care.
To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.
To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate.
To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints.
To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for young people
To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained

Person Specification:

Experience as a residential childcare worker
A good standard of literacy and numeracy
NVQ 3 / Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Residential Experience
Team Building and Supervision Skills
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Understanding the needs of young people who have experienced trauma including managing challenging behaviours
Good organisational skills