Residential children's Team Leader in Preston - CV-Library

Our client is looking for a Residential Children’s Team Leader in Preston to assist the manager and/or the Deputy Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and uphold the organisations missions’ statement and values. To support and manage the staff team to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child’s care plan and their responsibilities for its implementation.

Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people.

Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model

Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place.

Chairing children’s meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally.

Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews

Hours, Compensation, and Interview Process:

Contracted for 39 hours per week, with overtime paid at time and a quarter.

Salary depends on experience and qualifications £13.50 plus extra rate on sleep-ins.

Shifts – 1 on 2 off or 2 on 4 off, usually 7am-10pm followed by a sleep in and hand over at 7am

£30 per sleep, hourly rate kicks back in if awoken for any reason.

Initial interview conducted over Teams with the Home Manager, lasting approximately 40 minutes to an hour. Feedback provided same day or few days later.

Successful candidates proceed to a 6-day induction across 5 areas. Travel, accommodation, and meals covered for candidates living over an hour away.

Full payment for the 6-day induction in addition to the first month's pay.

Full UK driving license.

Must have 1 years’ experience of looking after children.

Level 3 in Residential Childcare/Children and Young Peoples workforce

If this is something you may be interested in, please apply now or to find out more information please call us on (phone number removed)