Team Leader - Therapeutic Children's Home

Posted 25 November 2022
Salary £32866 - £37333 per annum + Full Training + Additional Benefits
LocationTenterden
Job type Permanent
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceTL251122_1669386629
Contact NameDrew Marlow

Job description

Job: Team Leader - Therapeutic Children's Home

Location: Tenterden

Salary: £32,866 - £37,333

Role: Full-time, Permanent

Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you looking for a full time and permanent role which offers stability and a guaranteed income? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities?

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with National Charity who specialises in providing Therapeutic care, education and treatment to vulnerable children and young people.

On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent career progression into management or as a qualified Child Psychotherapist. My client has a fantastic reputation for nurturing staff and are an industry leader with their in house training programmes.

This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.

Benefits for the Team Leader include:

  • Starting salary of £32,886
  • Full-time contract
  • Predictable 3 week rolling rota
  • A great support system, comprising of monthly supervision and weekly reflective practice group spaces
  • Fully funded training clinical training up to child counsellor and / or psychotherapist level
  • On-going progression opportunities
  • Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!

Responsibilities of the Team Leader:

  • Lead and run a successful staff team and assist all day to day operations of the home
  • To assist with supervisions of junior staff
  • Work with a key child and play a pivotal role in their day to day lives attending reviews and liaising with other professionals as part of the wider team to ensure that they achieve their aspirations and full potential
  • Assisting with writing and maintaining of placement and risk management plans
  • Support young people in daily activities including family contact, attending local clubs, 1:1 activities in the community, promoting independence and social behaviour.
  • Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
  • Display yourself as an appropriate role model
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
  • Encourage positive life experiences for the children

Please follow the instructions on this website to apply your interest, or alternatively for more information on this position please contact Drew Marlow at Charles Hunter Associates on 0118 948 5555