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Children's Services

Team Leader Permanent

Team leader responsible for support and senior support workers at a resident children’s home.

Main Purpose of Job

  • To assist and support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in providing effective day-to-day management of Lifeworks Robins provision by delivering the very best short breaks and Residential Services for children and young people with Learning disabilities and/or complex needs.
  • Ensuring ‘Children First’ and being ambitious for those we serve alongside evidencing best outcomes at all times underpins Robins ethos and service design and delivery.
Knowledge/Qualifications
E = Essential D = Desirable

  • Diploma at Level 3 in either Children and Young People and extensive experience in a similar Team Leader/Senior role – E
  • Other professional/childcare/social care/management if above not held – E
  • Knowledge of the needs of learning disabled children and young people and best practices – E
  • Level 2 or above Safeguarding Children Training – E
  • Knowledge of Children Homes Regulations /Ofsted Inspection framework – D
Skills
E = Essential D = Desirable

  • Able to understand differing needs and service delivery practices for children who may display behaviour that challenges and/or with associated health needs – E
  • Ability to supervise line staff and ensure high practice standards – E
  • Management of both routine and emergency operating policies and procedures including medication regimes, accident and incident reporting and safeguarding – E
  • IT literate e.g. Microsoft word and outlook – E
  • Non-verbal Communication Skills – D
Experience
E = Essential D = Desirable

  • Experience of working with children and young people with additional needs and/or experience of working with people with learning disabilities – E
  • Experience of working with people with complex needs /situations – D
  • Experience at working at a supervisory level /leading care shifts – E
  • Experience of working under pressure in a changing environment with unexpected practice issues and deadlines and need to prioritise work load /needs of children – E
  • Experience of working effectively in a customer focused and outcome environment – E

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Job Overview

  • Date Posted:
  • Closes:16th February 2023
  • Location: ,
  • Job Title: Team Leader
  • Salary: £11.93
  • 16th February 2023

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