Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home

Wellington, Shropshire
Servisource Limited

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.