Residential Children's Services Team Leader

Join Our Team at Headway Adolescent Resources!

Position: Residential Children's Services Team Leader
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week

Competitive Salary

• Unqualified: Up to £34,079.99 (including sleep-in shifts)
• Qualified: Up to £35,810.18 (including sleep-in shifts)

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we have been dedicated to providing high-quality, holistic care to young people since 1999. We are currently seeking a passionate Team Leader to join our vibrant 4-bed children's home in Weston-super-Mare.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting young people, promoting their wellbeing, and helping them achieve their full potential, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
• Ofsted bonuses: £200 for a Good report and £500 for an Outstanding report
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sleep-in allowance of £46 per night, as needed

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that young people receive a safe, positive, and nurturing living experience. You will lead and support the Residential Support Worker team in delivering high-quality care.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Working shifts to maintain a safe and smooth operation of the home
• Leading and supervising Residential Support Workers, promoting best practices
• Staying updated on policies, procedures, and legislation, guiding staff accordingly
• Building strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families, and the community
• Supporting care planning and young people's reviews
• Encouraging young people to participate in decision-making
• Promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practices
• Attending required training and supporting QCF learners

Essential Skills

• A good standard of education, working towards or holding a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Strong understanding of childcare legislation, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours
• Confidence in report writing, numeracy, general administration, and IT
• Ability to build positive, empathetic relationships with young people
• Motivational and supportive leadership style, with the ability to develop staff
• Knowledge of national and local safeguarding procedures

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

All candidates will undergo thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.