Residential Team Leader

7 days ago


Okehampton, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

**Full Time 37 hours per week**

**CAN YOU BE SOMEONE’S HERO**

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Residential Team Leader to join our highly dedicated and welcoming team in Okehampton, although the service may move to Holsworthy in the future. The current hours are 37 hours per week.

We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis 07.00am to 14.45, 14.30 to 22.00, Sleeps from 22.00 to 7.00am and our homes are open 365 days a year. We offer a competitive salary;
Starting at £14.66
Rising to £16.26
- **Overnight is £19.55 per hour rising to £21.68**:

- **Saturday is £21.99 per hour rising to £24.39**:

- **Sunday and Bank Holidays is £29.32 per hour rising to £32.52**

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact on the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes. If you are dynamic, adaptable, resilient, dedicated and enthusiastic our children would really benefit from your support.

Our Children’s Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with disabilities, in line with their individual needs and care plans. The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home from home experience and to enhance and promote their life experiences and independence skills.

As a Residential Team Leader, you will lead shifts, including the planning of activities and the allocation of staff. You will provide supervision for staff at Residential Support Worker level. You will have regular contact with parents, carers and professional agencies and will be asked at times to provide reports or attend meetings regarding the children and young people in our care.

Your role will also include supporting children and young people in the following areas:

- Supporting to achieve their personal wishes and goals
- Being aspirational to the outcomes of children
- Creating a fun and positive atmosphere
- Organising and taking part in activities
- Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage

Personal qualities that we would seek:

- Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people
- Remaining calm in challenging situations
- Able to implement boundaries
- Ability to be part of a team
- Able to adapt and respond quickly
- Empathy, emotional resilience and self awareness

As the home is part of Devon County Council, you also benefit from our generous annual leave and other holiday entitlements, entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme, eligibility for enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay, comprehensive funded training opportunities tailored to develop you as an individual and an annual review of pay in line with DCC policies.

Staff are supported through monthly one-to-one sessions; all staff have access to the Employee Assist programme which provides wellbeing support.

We offer a robust induction and shadowing process for all new staff as well as excellent training and development opportunities. As a service we conduct an annual review for succession planning across our staff and have a positive track record in supporting individuals to succeed in their career.

Working within the Children’s Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. Our work can be emotionally and physically demanding but if you have the drive, dedication, resilience, and passion then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.

**Make today, the day you take the first step in your forever career**

Note: We do not sponsor Visa’s for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

**Interview Date**: 22/02/2024

If you do not hear back within 7 days of the closing date then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,282.00-£31,364.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Work Location: In person



  • Okehampton, United Kingdom DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Full time

    **Full Time 37 hours per week** **CAN YOU BE SOMEONE’S HERO!** We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Residential Team Leader to join our highly dedicated and welcoming team in Okehampton. The current hours are 37 hours per week. We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis 07.00am to 14.45, 14.30 to 22.00, Sleeps from 22.00 to 7.00am and our homes are...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

    Full Time 37 hours per weekCAN YOU BE SOMEONE’S HERO!We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Residential Team Leader to join our highly dedicated and welcoming team in Okehampton. The current hours are 37 hours per week.We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis 07.00am to 14.45, 14.30 to 22.00, Sleeps from 22.00 to 7.00am and our homes are open 365 days...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

    **CAN YOU BE SOMEONE’S HERO!** We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Residential Team LeaderS to join our highly dedicated and welcoming team in the Okehampton area. The current hours are 37 hours per week. We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis 07.00am to 14.45, 14.30 to 22.00, Sleeps from 22.00 to 7.00am (£34per night) and our homes are open 365...

  • Team Leader

    3 weeks ago


    Okehampton, United Kingdom Citizens Advice Torridge, North & Mid Devon Full time

    Job description Team Leader A key role in the organisation, our Team Leaders manage and oversee the advice work force made up of volunteers and paid staff. This is a middle management role that primarily supports the effective delivery and the quality of our services. Team Leaders line manage and develop their own team of paid advice staff and volunteers...

  • Team Leader

    3 weeks ago


    Okehampton, United Kingdom Landmarc Support Services Full time

    Job Introduction Landmarc Support Services are currently have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the team at Okehampton Training Camp in Devon. As the Team Leader you will be responsible for managing a team of operatives dedicated to Estate Management and service delivery. Typical tasks conducted by the team include; cleaning to a set of...

  • Team Leader

    3 weeks ago


    Okehampton, United Kingdom Landmarc Support Services Full time

    Job Introduction **Landmarc support services are currently seeking to recruit a Team Leader at Okehampton Training Camp, Devon.** As the Team Leader you will be responsible for managing a team of operatives dedicated to Estate maintenance. Typical tasks conducted by the team include grounds maintenance, preparing military ranges and training areas for use...

  • Team Leader

    2 weeks ago


    Okehampton, Devon, United Kingdom Landmarc Support Services Limited Full time

    Landmarc support services are currently seeking to recruit a Team Leader at Okehampton Training Camp, Devon. As the Team Leader you will be responsible for managing a team of operatives dedicated to Estate maintenance. Typical tasks conducted by the team include grounds maintenance, preparing military ranges and training areas for use and access control. ...

  • Team Leader

    4 weeks ago


    Okehampton, United Kingdom Landmarc Support Services Limited Full time

    Landmarc support services are currently seeking to recruit a Team Leader at Okehampton Training Camp, Devon.As the Team Leader you will be responsible for managing a team of operatives dedicated to Estate maintenance. Typical tasks conducted by the team include grounds maintenance, preparing military ranges and training areas for use and access control.We...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom Phoenix Learning & Care Full time

    **Salary based on a full-time contract including additional sleep-in allowance based on x10 sleep-ins per month (approx. £6,183 per annum). Basic salary is £22,256 pa or £23,296 pa (£10.70 - £11.20 per hour) dependent on qualification.**: Within our therapeutic homes in Okehampton we look after children and young people aged 8 to 18 years who for...

  • Sales Team Leader

    3 weeks ago


    Okehampton, United Kingdom Rentokil Initial Full time

    **Job Title**: Field Sales Team Leader **Location**: Oakhamptom Would you love the opportunity to work alongside a fast paced team developing sales for new and existing customers for a FTSE 100 company? Our Company We are Rentokil Initial, a FTSE 100 company and leaders in innovation in our areas of expertise. We have a family feel but with a global reach,...

  • Team Leader

    2 weeks ago


    Okehampton, Devon, United Kingdom Landmarc Support Services Full time

    Job IntroductionLandmarc are currently recruiting for a Team Leader for the Training Area based at Okehampton.This role will be based on 37 hours per week, permanent and full-time basis. Monday-Friday.Main ResponsibilitiesTo be responsible for coordinating a team as the first line manager by being the first point of contact, task allocation and work...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom Interaction Recruitment Full time

    Grounds Maintenance Team Leader - Okehampton - Rate £13.00 per hour PAYE plus Holiday-Van perks We are currently in Search for an Experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Leader covering across the South-west but would report to the Main Depot in Okehampton for a respectable Landscape gardening Main Contractor. Main Duties -, to look after a Small team 1-2...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom SW Education & Care Full time

    **Welcome to SW Education & Care!** **We believe in empowering every child to thrive.** Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and empower others? We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Therapeutic Practitioners...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom SW Education & Care Careers Full time

    Welcome to SW Education & Care We believe in empowering every child to thrive.We are seeking to employ a passionate Senior Therapeutic Practitioner (Residential) to support our team in Okehampton, Devon.Are you dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of children and young people?This role could be the one for you Read on to find out moreAt SW...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom Aspris Full time

    **At Aspris, we believe that all young people deserve the best chance to grow, develop and receive support that prepares them for a bright future. Our Residential Support Workers are crucial in helping us to achieve our vision.**: **What the role looks like**: As a Residential Support Worker, you will be support you’ll provide emotional support to our...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom SW Education & Care Careers Full time

    Welcome to SW Education & Care! We believe in empowering every child to thrive.We are seeking to employ a passionate Senior Therapeutic Practitioner (Residential) to support our team in Okehampton, Devon.Are you dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of children and young people?This role could be the one for you! Read on to find out moreAt SW...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom Newcross Healthcare Solutions Full time

    **Are you looking for a role that allows you to change the lives of children and young people?** Newcross Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team in Okehampton. This Children’s Residential Support Worker position pays up to £15.72 per hour. For this position, applicants will be providing high quality...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom CareerBliss Full time

    Welcome to SW Education & Care! We believe in empowering every child to thrive.We are seeking to employ a passionate Senior Therapeutic Practitioner (Residential) to support our team in Okehampton, Devon.Are you dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of children and young people?This role could be the one for you! Read on to find out moreAt SW...


  • Okehampton, Devon, United Kingdom SW Education & Care Full time

    Welcome to SW Education & Care We believe in empowering every child to thrive.We are seeking to employ a passionate Senior Therapeutic Practitioner (Residential) to support our team in Okehampton, Devon.Are you dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of children and young people?This role could be the one for you Read on to find out moreAt SW...


  • Okehampton, United Kingdom SW Education & Care Full time

    Welcome to SW Education & Care! We believe in empowering every child to thrive. We are seeking to employ a passionate Senior Therapeutic Practitioner (Residential) to support our team in Okehampton, Devon. Are you dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of children and young people?This role could be the one for you! Read on to find out more...