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Team Leader - Children's Residential Home
Location: Telford
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Residential care for young people aged 10 to 25 with complex emotional, psychological, and developmental needs.
Servisource are seeking a Team Leader to support other members of staff in the provision of care for young people; ensuring the young people retain their dignity and individuality, and to encourage and enhance their self esteem and quality of life, acting as a team leader as required and being involved in the general activities of the Home.
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as a support worker, assisting in care and development of care plans.
* Participate in review meetings and prepare reports.
* Take on Team Leader duties as needed.
* Ensure effective handover of information to incoming staff.
* Train junior staff under supervision.
* Support young people with independent living skills.
* Engage in meaningful activities with young people.
* Perform regular checks and monitor behavior.
* Handle enquiries and welcome visitors.
* Escort young people on trips and outings.
* Assist with meals and domestic duties.
* Report incidents, accidents, and illnesses promptly.
* Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Company policies.
* Participate in training and development sessions.
Skills & Knowledge:
Essential:
* Good communication, teamwork and leadership skills
* Willingness to undertake training
* Full UK driving licence, or working towards gaining full driving licence
* Diploma level 3
* Experience in children’s residential care specifically with challenging behaviours
Desired:
* Experience of working in caring environment with young people
* Experience of working with mental health service-users
To apply or for further information contact Siobhan Dyson at Servisource Healthcare