Service Overview
Hillcrest Children Services is a national provider of therapeutic residential and educational settings to children and young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The services offered provide a stable, secure and supportive environment in which the children within our care can have enriching personal development and growth. Hillcrest provides a holistic model of care and education, these models take into account the individual personal, academic and pastoral needs of all our children in order to reach long-term goals. All the Residential and Education provisions are supported by a designated Clinical Team which offers highly specialised assessments and consultations.
Hillcrest Children’s Services is a national provider of specialist therapeutic children’s homes and schools for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the children and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.
Job Summary and Duties
As a Team leader you will supervise and motivate a team of Support Workers, whilst also completing a hands on role to ensure the highest quality of care and support is offered to our Residents. You will design, implement and monitor the care and education plans in accordance with the individual needs of our children and young people to ensure that key life and independent skills are achieved in the enriching and positive environment we strive to create.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who holds supervisory experience and is looking for a new opportunity. This role is offered on a full time/ permanent basis working on a 1 on/ 2 off or 2 on / 4 off shift pattern, plus sleep in duties which are paid at an additional rate.
Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties will include:
· Supporting the young people’s emotional needs
· Leading, mentoring and motivating staff teams
· Providing formal supervisions and managing staff performances
· Building effective working relationships with key stakeholders
· Deputising for the senior staff in their absence
Key Skills Required
· Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
· Previous experience working in a supervisory capacity
· Effective communication skills both written and verbal
· Experience in managing and leading staffing teams to deliver positive results
· Diligent, enthusiastic and passionate
· Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
Please apply online now or call the Recruitment team on 01789 767800 Option 2.
Please also note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.
Please note if your application is successful all interviews will take place via video call at this time. Please ensure you are able to access either Skype or MS Teams