Team Leader - Children's Residential Home

Team Leader - Children's Residential Home

Location: Telford

Salary: £14 per hour
Residential care for young people aged 10 to 25 with complex emotional, psychological, and developmental needs.
Servisource are seeking a Team Leader to support other members of staff in the provision of care for young people; ensuring the young people retain their dignity and individuality, and to encourage and enhance their self esteem and quality of life, acting as a team leader as required and being involved in the general activities of the Home.
Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a support worker, assisting in care and development of care plans.


• Participate in review meetings and prepare reports.


• Take on Team Leader duties as needed.


• Ensure effective handover of information to incoming staff.


• Train junior staff under supervision.


• Support young people with independent living skills.


• Engage in meaningful activities with young people.


• Perform regular checks and monitor behavior.


• Handle enquiries and welcome visitors.


• Escort young people on trips and outings.


• Assist with meals and domestic duties.


• Report incidents, accidents, and illnesses promptly.


• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Company policies.


• Participate in training and development sessions.

Skills & Knowledge:
Essential:

• Good communication, teamwork and leadership skills


• Willingness to undertake training


• Full UK driving licence, or working towards gaining full driving licence


• Diploma level 3


• Experience in children’s residential care specifically with challenging behaviours

Desired:

• Experience of working in caring environment with young people


• Experience of working with mental health service-users