Residential Children's Services Team Leader

Qualified: Up to £35,810.18 with sleep-in shiftsAbout UsHeadway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high quality, holistic care to young people from all backgrounds. We're excited to be opening a brand-new 4 bed children's home in Bridgwater and are looking for a dedicated Team Leader to help shape and lead this new service.If you're passionate about supporting young people, promoting their wellbeing and helping them reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.What We OfferHoliday AllowancePension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report, £500 for an Outstanding reportEmployee Discount SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs itAbout the RoleIn this role, you will ensure young people receive a safe, positive and nurturing living experience while leading and supporting the Residential Support Worker team to deliver high quality

care.Work shifts to ensure the home runs safely, smoothly and in line with safeguarding expectationsLead and supervise Residential Support Workers, promoting best practice and acting as a positive role modelMaintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and the home's Statement of Purpose, and guide staff in applying theseBuild strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families and the wider communitySupport care planning, young people's reviews, and progress against individual plansEncourage young people to participate in decision-making within the home and the communityPromote equality, anti-discriminatory practice, and uphold all Health & Safety and data protection requirementsAttend required training and support QCF learners where neededEssential SkillsA good standard of education and working towards (or holding) a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalentStrong understanding of childcare legislation, Children's
Home Regulations and quality standardsExperience supporting young people with challenging behavioursConfident in report writing, numeracy, general administration and ITAble to build positive, empathetic relationships with young people and committed to achieving the best outcomesMotivational and supportive leadership style, with the ability to supervise and develop staffKnowledge of national and local safeguarding procedures and protocolsHeadway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.