Supported Accommodation Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home
hace 6 días
Stoke-on-Trent
Supported Accommodation Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home Location: Bagnall, Stoke-on-Trent ST9 Salary: £34,000 per annum (inclusive of sleep-in allowance based on 10 sleeps per month) Hours: 40 hours per week Shift Pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off 3-Bed Children’s Home An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Leader to join a 3-bed children’s supported accommodation service in Stoke-on-Trent. The home is currently supporting 1 young person and is registered for up to 3 young people. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people to develop independence, life skills, and positive outcomes in a safe and supportive environment. The Role As Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the supported accommodation service, providing leadership and guidance to a team of support workers while ensuring the young people receive high-quality care and support. You will play a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing and personal development while ensuring the service meets safeguarding, regulatory and quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead and supervise a team of support workers to ensure high-quality support delivery, • Support the development and implementation of individual support and pathway plans, • Promote independence and life skills development for young people, • Ensure accurate and up-to-date records and reports are maintained, • Contribute to team meetings, supervision and staff development, • Work collaboratively with social workers, families and external professionals, • Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to care planning, • Ensure the home meets health & safety and safeguarding standards We are looking for candidates who have: • Experience working with children or young people in residential or supported accommodation settings, • Experience leading or supervising a team, • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, • Ability to support young people with complex behaviours and trauma-informed approaches, • Good organisational and communication skills, • Level 4/5 Diploma in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards) Successful candidates will demonstrate: • Strong leadership and team support skills, • High emotional intelligence and empathy, • Resilience and ability to manage challenging situations, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people Additional Requirements • Full UK Driving Licence, • Flexibility to work shifts including sleep-ins This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.