Residential Children's Services Team Leader

Join Our Team as a Residential Children's Services Team Leader!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? At Headway Adolescent Resources, we have been providing high-quality, holistic care since 1999, and we are looking for a dedicated Team Leader to join our 3-bed children's home in Weston-super-Mare.

Why Choose Us?

We believe in supporting our staff just as much as we support the young people in our care. Here’s what we offer:

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme with a 3% employer contribution
• Ofsted Bonus: £200 for a Good report and £500 for an Outstanding report
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sleep-in Allowance: £46 per night, as required

Your Role

As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our young residents receive a safe, positive, and nurturing living experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising the Residential Support Worker team to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensuring the home runs smoothly and safely, in line with safeguarding expectations.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Building strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families, and the community.
• Supporting care planning and young people's reviews, encouraging their participation in decision-making.
• 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’re Looking For

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

• A good standard of education, 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.
• 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. Your salary will be:

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

Join Us in Making a Difference!

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 candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we can’t wait to hear from you!