TDA Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Team Leader for a Chidren’s Residential Home in Preston.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
* Experience of working with children or young people within residential care, social care, education, youth work or a comparable setting
* A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
* The ability to develop positive and professional relationships with children
* The ability to provide leadership and direction to staff
* Confidence in taking responsibility and making appropriate decisions during shifts
* An understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and behaviour support
* Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
* Ability to recognise when matters require escalation to management
* Ability to follow and promote compliance with policies, procedures, care plans and risk assessments
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to maintain accurate, professional and timely records
* Ability to provide constructive guidance and challenge poor practice appropriately
* Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team
* Reliability, flexibility, integrity and professional accountability
* Respect for equality, diversity, identity and individual difference
* Commitment to continued learning and professional development
* Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
* Ability to work the shift patterns required within a residential children’s home
* Full UK driving licence where driving is required by the service
Desirable:
* Previous experience within a senior or shift leading residential childcare role
* Knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
* Experience of leading shifts within a residential care environment
* Experience of safeguarding and incident management
* Experience of contributing to risk assessments and care planning
* Knowledge of trauma-informed and relationship based approaches
* Experience of mentoring or supporting staff
* Experience of quality assurance or auditing care records
Qualifications
* QCF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or recognised equivalent, or willingness and ability to achieve the required qualification within applicable regulatory timescales
* Relevant leadership or management qualification is desirable