Job Title: Team Leader
Pay: £18.17 - £21.34 per hour
Location: Eastbourne
Working Pattern: Day or Night Shifts Available
In this role you will help young people become more independent and grow personally through various enjoyable activities within a safe environment. This is a truly rewarding opportunity where you have a fulfilling chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma, instability and adversity.
This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the safe, consistent and effective running of shifts within the home. As a Team Leader, you will provide direction, guidance and support to Support Workers and Senior Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and behaviour management are maintained at all times, within a Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Eastbourne, which is rated "Good".
The home is a specialist residential children's home supporting up to 4 young people aged 13 to 17 with learning disabilities and a range of complex and additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, epilepsy, global developmental delay, sensory processing difficulties, communication difficulties, PICA and behaviours that may challenge. Some young people may be non-verbal and use communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, visual supports and AAC devices.
Within this home, the young people are energetic, playful and love activities, therefore we are looking for compassionate, active and emotionally intelligent individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
What We Offer:
Exceptional Hourly Rates, £18.17 - £21.34 Per Hour
Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP Access with Vitality
Fully Funded Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications
Clear Career Pathways with Higher Salaries
Excellent Work Life Balance
£40 per month Gym Membership Contributions / Fitness Classes
Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Packages
Free Access to Flexible and Unlimited Therapeutic Support
Birthday Paid Off
Free or Subsidised Parking
Enhanced Overtime Rates
Company Bonus Scheme
Free Meals on Every Shift including Snacks and Refreshments in Offices
Blue Light Card Membership Included
Company Sick Pay Policy (Above Statutory)
Pension Scheme
Frequent Company Events
About You:
We are looking for strong practice leaders who combine accountability, stability and compassion for young people. You will have:
Experience working within residential childcare
Previous experience leading or supporting staff on shift
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (essential)
Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries
The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
A trauma informed and child centred approach to care
The ability to maintain high standards and hold others accountable
A commitment to delivering outstanding care and outcomes for young people
Willingness to work towards or complete Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (desirable)
Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Key Responsibilities:
As a Team Leader you will:
Lead shifts and take accountability for the safe and effective running of the home during your shift
Manage and direct Coaches and Senior Coaches, ensuring high standards of performance and conduct
Ensure care plans, risk assessments and Positive Behaviour Support strategies are consistently implemented
Take responsibility for safeguarding concerns, incident response and decision making on shift
Escalate incidents and safeguarding concerns appropriately to management
Monitor practice standards and address concerns immediately
Ensure routines, boundaries and therapeutic approaches are consistently maintained
Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes across behaviour, education and independence
Maintain accurate, timely and compliant records and documentation
Promote trauma informed, child centred and therapeutic care approaches
Support induction, coaching and development of staff members
Contribute to reflective practice, team meetings and operational improvement
Maintain a safe, clean and well run home environment
Oversee medication administration, health and safety and compliance on shift
Work collaboratively with families, social workers and external professionals
Work flexibly across different homes within the service where required
Working Hours & Shift Patterns:
This home operates a 24 hour, 365 day service. You have the choice of working Day Shifts or Night Shifts. The shift patterns are as follows:
Day Shifts
1 day on, 2 days off (rolling rota)
07:30am - 10:30pm (15 hour shifts)
Waking Night Shifts
2 nights on, 2 nights off (rolling rota)
10:00pm - 08:00am (10 hour shifts)
Safer Recruitment
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and want to join a provider committed to outstanding care, apply now to become part of the team!
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Salary description
£18.17 - £21.34 per hour