Team Leader – Children’s Residential Homes
£24,756 - £25,546 per annum + benefits
Description: Team Leader - Children's Residential Homes
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ/Hybrid
Salary: £24,756 - £25,546 per annum + benefits
Adverts may be closed early depending on volume of applications received.
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Team Leader, supporting our children in our bespoke residential homes.
About Seashell Trust:
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team.
About the Residential Homes:
At Seashell, our 17 bespoke Residential Homes are purpose-built with a ‘home from home’ feel, we provide 24-hour care, weekly and termly boarding and 52-week placement. As a Senior Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to be part of this special setting, where you can contribute to creating a comfortable and familiar atmosphere for our children and young adults. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your support can truly make a difference in the everyday lives of our children and young adults
About the Role of Senior Team Leader:
The Senior leads the operational house team of Residential Support Workers to provide person centred care to children with learning disabilities, autism and complex health and social care needs.
They will ensure staff have the resources and support to provide the level and quality of service required day to day, plus the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the service.
As well as providing direct care and support, the Senior is required to act as a Key Worker. They will give supervision and manage performance appraisal for all Support Workers in the home and will provide mentor and coaching support on key operational tasks. Being visible and accessible to support is paramount.
Qualification and Experience
- L4 or L3 QCF Level 3 Diploma Children’s & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (CCYP) Diploma
- Experience in a complex needs, residential setting is essential
- Knowledge of CQC Adult Care Home fundamental standards
- Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to write and maintain reports and children and young people.
- The ability to record and communicate effectively with parents/staff/other professionals.
- Flexible approach to work to work to work a day shift to meet with other operational staff.
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays (incremental based on length of service)
- Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
- Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
- Blue light discount scheme.
- Benenden Health Care Membership – access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice.
- Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role.
- Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Paid Enhanced DBS.