Residential Childcare Team Leader

Residential Childcare Team Leader

Location: Leominster, Herefordshire.
Salary: £34,152.00 to £34,963.00 (including sleep ins).
Contract: Full time, permanent.

FamilyCare are a family-owned social care provider working therapeutically with children in care since 1988.

We work with a determination to build something that truly makes a difference to children and young people.

Residential Childcare Team Leader – About the role:

We are recruiting for a Residential Childcare Team Leader to contribute to the development of the Family Care Group residential service in a manner that maximises the life chances of the children that are looked after and ensures safe practice and to lead in the management of the establishment and help it to maintain an environment, in which children and young people are valued, listened to and enabled to develop their potential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As instructed by Head of Residential to work when requested in assisting with all duties in connection with the safe day to day running of the home. Working with the staff team to implement Family Care Group policies and to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to the children within our care. To work wherever requested in carrying out the above and to always comply with the published policies and procedures of the Family Care Group.

To ensure the Company's commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people is upheld and any areas of concern are reported immediately to the appropriate person.

•  To prepare and operate a rota system that will ensure suitable levels of safety, security and care and oversight for the children cared for in your establishment.
•  Lead, supervise, and motivate your team to deliver high-quality care.
•  Support care planning for children by attending relevant meetings, maintaining records, and completing assigned tasks.
•  Participate in supervision, appraisal, and training to support your professional development.
•  Promote a high standard of living for children, respecting their individual needs and backgrounds.
•  Maintain effective communication with colleagues, external agencies, and families (as per care plans).
•  Keep accurate records and manage delegated budgets with transparency.
•  Respect confidentiality and follow all company policies, safety regulations, and statutory requirements.
•  Report absences promptly and declare any potential conflicts of interest.

What we need from you:

•  NVQ 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
•  1 year working in a children's residential setting
•  Commitment to equal opportunities and anti- discriminatory practice
•  Full driving licence
•  Ability to understand and work in partnership in the best interests of children
•  Ability to deputise for the Registered Manager
•  Children Act 1989 and associated Regulations and Guidance

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today!

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.