Team Leader | Children's Residential

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join a children's residential home located in Chipping, near Preston, supporting children and young people aged 8 to 18 with emotional and behavioural needs.

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Chipping, Preston, Longridge, Clitheroe, Garstang, Blackburn and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and effective day to day running of the home, while providing child centred care and leading, guiding and supporting the wider residential care team. You will coordinate shifts, allocate duties and ensure staff are deployed effectively according to the needs and risks of the children. You will also support staff to follow individual care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and behaviour support strategies.

Caring approach and ability to build positive relationships with children and young people
Experience working with children or young people in residential care, social care, education, youth work or a similar setting
Ability to lead and support staff, make decisions and manage shifts effectively
Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessments, behaviour support and care planning
Good communication skills and ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to remain calm under pressure and escalate concerns appropriately
QCF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this within the required timescales
Full UK driving licence, as driving is required by the service
Experience mentoring or supporting staff is desirable
Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

15.25 per hour
54 sleep-in rate
2 on, 4 off structured working pattern
Support towards achieving a Level 4 qualification
Company vehicle for work purposes
Blue Light Card with discounts across major brands
Quarterly employee welfare raffle, with prizes including holidays, spa breaks, and cinema vouchers
Company pension
Paid training
Supportive working environment with opportunities for career development

If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you!
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SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. xwzovoh Please send your CV today — all applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Maisie McDonnell.
TEAM LEADER / SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER / RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE / CHILDREN'S HOME / CHILDREN'S SUPPORT WORKER / CHILDCARE / RESIDENTIAL CARE / SHIFT LEADER / SENIOR CARE WORKER / EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL NEEDS / SAFEGUARDING / CHIPPING / PRESTON