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 established children's home in Langford, Bristol.

If you’re ready to support a team and help young people reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

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

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring that young people 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 safely and smoothly, 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 young people to participate in decision-making.
• Promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practices.
• Attending required training and supporting learners towards relevant qualifications.

Essential Skills

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

• 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 who may display challenging behaviors.
• 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.
• Knowledge of national and local safeguarding procedures.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, permanent position requiring 38 hours per week. Salary details are as follows:

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

Why Choose Headway Adolescent Resources?

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from qualified candidates. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is at the heart of everything we do.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young people. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where they can thrive!