Team Leader - Childrens Home

TDA Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Team Leader for a Chidren's Residential Home in Preston. What we're looking for Essential: * Experience of working with children or young people within residential care, social care, education, youth work or a comparable setting * A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children * The ability to develop positive and professional relationships with children * The ability to provide leadership and direction to staff * Confidence in taking responsibility and making appropriate decisions during shifts * An understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and behaviour support * Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure * Ability to recognise when matters require escalation to management * Ability to follow and promote compliance with policies, procedures, care plans and risk assessments * Good verbal and written communication skills * Ability to maintain accurate, professional and timely records * Ability to provide constructive guidance and challenge poor practice appropriately * Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team * Reliability, flexibility, integrity and professional accountability * Respect for equality, diversity, identity and individual difference * Commitment to continued learning and professional development * Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries * Ability to work the shift patterns required within a residential children's home * Full UK driving licence where driving is required by the service Desirable: * Previous experience within a senior or shift leading residential childcare role * Knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards * Experience of leading shifts within a residential care environment * Experience of safeguarding and incident management * Experience of contributing to risk assessments and care planning * Knowledge of trauma-informed and relationship based approaches * Experience of mentoring or supporting staff * Experience of quality assurance or auditing care records Qualifications * QCF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or recognised equivalent, or willingness and ability to achieve the required qualification within applicable regulatory timescales * Relevant leadership or management qualification is desirable