Children's Residential Team Leader

Our client, based in Welshpool, are currently looking for a Children's Residential Team Leader to join their existing team providing safety, security and support to young people

The successful candidate must hold NVQ level 3/4 in residential childcare and have experience managing teams of support workers.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be involved in the direct delivery of services to the young people
• To assist the Management team in achieving the aims set out within the policy of the organisation and in accordance with statutory, organisation requirements.
• To assist the Management team in providing the highest possible standards of care guidance, support and protection for the young people and co-operate fully with colleagues in achieving these objectives whilst remembering the needs of the child are paramount.
• To be included on a work rota on a shift basis. The pattern of these to be determined and planned by the manager to meet the needs of the home
• To carry out any of the practical tasks outlined on individual job lists.
• Record keeping and administration as required to include supporting with auditing and maintenance of childrens files, collation of reports and communication with external agencies.
• Familiarising themselves with written fire drill procedures, location and use of fire extinguishers and alarms and other necessary safety precautions and to implement such procedures as and when appropriate.
• To be constantly vigilant on health and safety matters and to share concerns immediately with line management.
• Ensuring that environments are kept clean and tidy.
• Attendance at Staff meetings, and any other meeting as required and to ensure the prescribed action is shared appropriately.
• Attending and contributing to a regular supervision session by arrangement with the Registered Manager.
• Taking a full and active part in 12 monthly appraisals as arranged by the Care Manager and your supervisor.
• To attend training as arranged as part of your individual development plan.
• To complete mandatory and regulatory training as required by and provided by the organisation
• Responsibility to understand and promote policies in relation to care and control, child protection, open access to records and equal opportunities.
• Dressing appropriately always when on duty.
• Any other duties delegated by the Care Manager and senior staff. This is likely to include specific responsibility for delegated tasks.
• Offer ideas & organise stimulating activities and new experiences to enable poorly motivated young people to achieve