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’re looking for 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 exceptional care. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Ensure the home runs safely and smoothly, adhering to safeguarding expectations.
• Lead and supervise Residential Support Workers, promoting best practices and serving as a positive role model.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, and legislation, guiding staff in their application.
• Build strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families, and the wider community.
• Support care planning and young people’s reviews, tracking progress against individual plans.
• Encourage young people to participate in decision-making within the home and community.
• Promote equality and uphold health & safety and data protection requirements.
• Attend required training and support QCF learners as needed.

What We Offer

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

• 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 by the needs of the business

Essential Skills

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A good standard of education and be working towards, or hold, 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, committed 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 is competitive, with:

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

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will undergo thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!