Team Leader

Make a lasting difference in the lives of young people while leading a dedicated and compassionate team.

We are seeking an experienced Children's Residential Team Leader to join our Ofsted-registered 3-bedroom children's home, part of Brook View School. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a nurturing and supportive environment that prioritises the wellbeing and development of young people with learning disabilities and/or special needs.

Role Purpose

As a Team Leader, you'll play a key role in:

• Leading and inspiring a team to provide a safe, caring, and stable environment for young people.
• Ensuring the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents are met through high-quality, person-centred care.
• Motivating and coaching staff, managing performance, and conducting regular supervisions and appraisals.
• Maintaining compliance with The Children's Home Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, continuously striving for excellence in care delivery.
• Driving the development and improvement of practice within the home.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Strong knowledge of management principles, including supervision and appraisal processes.
• Good understanding of learning disabilities, special educational needs, and current developments in the field.
• Experience using positive approaches to manage challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of human growth, development, and relevant legislation/regulatory standards.
• Proven leadership experience within a care or learning support setting.
• Demonstrated success in working effectively with young people with learning disabilities and/or special needs.
• Experience planning and delivering person-centred activities that achieve positive outcomes.

Essential Qualification

• Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

How to Apply

To apply or learn more, please contact Sophie at 01772 954 200 or email .

T&Cs apply.