Job Title: Team Leader - Children's Residential - The Newlands
Salary: 21,027.55- 23,434.32 per annum, depending on experience + 31.50 per sleep in shift

Location: Stone
Hours: 40

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children, we have the role for you!

We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our team at The Newlands. Someone who can deliver a holistic and integrated approach to care and who can work alongside education and clinical services would be perfect for this role.

About the Home

Hillcrest Newlands is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ registered 4 bed residential children’s home offering care and support to children aged 7-18 years with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Located in a rural setting, situated close to Stone, Newlands provides a caring, structured and homely environment for our children. The home is supported by a specialist independent Ofsted registered school that provides our residents a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment to support their personal and academic needs. We are within commuting distance of Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Crewe, Cannock, Telford, Burton-upon-Trent and other surrounding towns and villages.

About the Role

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. Supervisory experience in a residential setting is therefore a requirement for the role, an ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ professional history in a similar post.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who holds the required experience and is looking for a new opportunity. This role is offered on a full-time basis working on a 2 on, 4 off shift pattern, plus sleep in duties.

Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties will include: 

  • Leading shifts and supervising junior members of staff 
  • Undertaking agreed, delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis 
  • Supporting the young people’s emotional needs 
  • Contributing towards maintaining a safe, warm and homely environment 
  • Building effective relationships with both the young people and key stakeholders 
  • Reporting and recording key aspects of care 
  • Managing challenging behaviours 

 

Key Skills Required:

  • Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)  
  • Previous experience working in a supervisory capacity in a similar provision 
  • 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

Why work for us

  • Social activities
  • "Your Wellbeing Matters"
  • Employee Rewards Hub
  • Pension
  • No two days are ever the same
  • Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
  • Opportunity to enrich the lives of children and make a positive difference
  • Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path
  • (Any other site specific or role specific benefits such as an NVQ 3 qualification, Free meals, Employee of the month etc)

About the Group

We are part of Acorn Education and Care and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable children across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish. It is by no accident that 94% of our schools and homes are rated as 'Outstanding' or 'Good'.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

Applications are invited online though the Acorn Education & Care Website (www.acorncare.co.uk).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.

 


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