Team Leader – Residential Children'S Home

Are you a qualified and experienced Residential Support Worker with experience in a children's residential home ready to step up to a Team Leader opportunity?
The ideal candidate would have previous experience supporting children and young people (ages 11 – 17 years) in an EBD Children's Residential Care Home.
Flexible to Shift Pattern. Hours & Shifts: 37.5 above on a flexible rota. (12.5 hour shifts, morning or nights)
Purpose of the Role:To assist the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and uphold the organisation mission statement and values.To support and manage the staff team to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate.To ensure each shift is planned and resources allocated.To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.To offer supervision and support to staff in line with Quality Standards and as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager.Requirements:Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (completed NVQ | QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People).Minimum 1 year Senior Support Worker experience in a similar environment (residential EBD Home for Children and Young People).Minimum 2 years experience working in a Children's Residential setting with challenging behaviours.Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation.Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues.Knowledge of CHR and QS.Ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.Understanding the needs of looked-after children including managing challenging behaviour.Excellent organisational skills.Full Driving Licence desirable.Full UK working rights essential.Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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