Residential Children‘s Services Team Leader

Join Our Team as a Team Leader!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, holistic care to children from all backgrounds. We are excited to invite a dedicated Team Leader to join our 4-bed children’s home in Weston-super-Mare!

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 our Residential Support Worker team to deliver high-quality care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the home runs safely and smoothly in line with safeguarding expectations.
• Leading and supervising Residential Support Workers, promoting best practices, and acting as a positive role model.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, and legislation, guiding staff in their application.
• Building strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families, and the wider community.
• Supporting care planning, young people’s reviews, and progress against individual plans.
• Encouraging young people to participate in decision-making within the home and the community.
• Promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practices while upholding health & safety and data protection requirements.
• Attending required training and supporting QCF learners as needed.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we take care of the young people we support. Here’s what you can expect:

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme with a 3% employer contribution
• Ofsted Bonus of £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 required by the needs of the business

Essential Skills

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A good standard of education and working towards, or holding, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.
• A 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.
• The ability to build positive, empathetic relationships with young people and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes.
• A motivational and supportive leadership style, with the ability to supervise and develop staff.
• Knowledge of national and local safeguarding procedures and protocols.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, permanent position requiring 38 hours per week. The salary for unqualified candidates is up to £34,079.99, and for qualified candidates, it is up to £35,810.18, including sleep-in shifts.

Join Us!

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All candidates will undergo thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and lead a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!