Job Description:

Job information Residential Team Leader from the Company Lavender Grove Cares, this latest Residential Team Leader job vacancy is located in the city Romford located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Diploma Degree . Job Vacancies in this Residential field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Team Leader to join our team at Lavender Grove Cares Residential home in Romford. Our mission at Lavender Grove Cares is to provide a caring, stable safe and happy environment for our children and young people .Here at Lavender Grove we like to think of ourselves as a family.

As a Team Leader you will play a critical role in providing care, guidance and support to children in a residential setting. You will be responsible for leading a team of support workers and ensuring the well-being and safety of the children under your care.

Responsibilities :

• Lead a team of support workers, providing guidance, support and supervision.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members effectively..
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture, promoting collaboration and professional development.

Care and support:

• Ensure the physical, emotional and social well-being of children in our residential home.
• Develop and implement individual care plans for each child, taking into consideration their unique needs and preferences.

Safeguarding and Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures, promoting the welfare and protection of children.
• Assess and manage risks within our residential home environment, implementing appropriate safety measures.
• Respond effectively to incidents and emergencies, following established protocols.

Collaboration and communication:

• Collaborate with external agencies including social Services and educational establishments, to ensure the holistic care and and development of children
• Participate in team meeting, case conferences and training sessions to share information, discuss strategies and enhance professional knowledge.

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a similar role within a children's residential home or related setting.
• A relevant qualification in Children's Health and Social care.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Knowledge of child development, safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation .
• Ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations and make sound decisions
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.

We offer a competitive package with benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within Lavender Grove Cares.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

This job description may be amended from time to time, to take account of changing trends in social care relevant legislation, together with Employment Law, feedback from our stakeholders including our children and young people and regulatory bodies.

The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references, enhanced DBS (which should also on the DBS update service). and screening. Changes to personal circumstances which may affect this must be notified to a senior manager immediately.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,350.00-£27,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred)
• Child Workforce DBS on the update service (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Keywords : Romford jobs

Closed Date : 2025-02-02