Team Leader - Children's Residential Homes

Team Leader – Children's Residential Homes

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Type: Permanent

Salary: £24,756 - £25,546 per annum + benefits

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.

About Recruitment at Seashell

Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

We are a LGBTQA+ friendly employer and welcome applications from all identities.

Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,504.00-£27,644.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Please tell us why you think you would be an ideal candidate to work as a Senior Team Leader within Seashell
• Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 or 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: STL24