Service Overview:
Hillcrest Children Services are national providers of therapeutic residential and educational settings for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our services provide stable, secure and supportive environments in which the children within our care can have enriching personal development and growth. All the Residential and Education provisions are supported by a designated Clinical Team which offers highly specialised assessments and consultations. We are within commuting distance of Stoke, Stone, Newcastle-under-Lyme and other surrounding towns and villages.
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 the young people we support. 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 0330 998 0441 for more information
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.