Assistant Team Leader

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Team Leader to oversee the care and support of children within our residential setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for working with children, ensuring that each child's needs are met through effective communication and collaboration with management, staff and families. This role requires a proactive approach to implementing care plans and fostering a nurturing environment.

Duties:

Care That Transforms Lives

• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and professionals, creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
• Work closely with children to understand their unique needs, implementing personalised care plans that help them grow and thrive.
• Be a positive role model, guiding children through challenges and celebrating their successes.
• Act as a key worker for specific children, advocating for their needs and collaborating with families, schools, and external agencies.

Leading by Example

• Assist the Deputy and Registered Manager in the daily running of the home and provide strategic support in achieving service development goals.
• Take delegated responsibility for management duties, including supervising shifts, attending panels, and ensuring consistent staffing coverage.
• Oversee and contribute to all audits, inspections, and regulatory visits, maintaining the highest standards of care and compliance.
• Provide guidance and feedback to staff, helping them to grow and develop in their roles.
• Champion our mission and values, ensuring they are reflected in every aspect of our work.

Keeping Things Running Smoothly

• Provide formal supervision and performance management to care staff, supporting professional growth and a culture of continuous learning.
• Identify training needs, facilitate inductions, and promote reflective practice across the team.
• Uphold and model our values, embedding them into the service's ethos and daily practice.

Quality Assurance and Safeguarding

• Monitor safeguarding practices and work proactively to promote a culture of safety and vigilance.
• Ensure that all care documentation, including care plans and risk assessments, are up-to-date and reviewed regularly.
• Support the home in consistently meeting the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

What we need

Qualifications and Education

• QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare/Level 3 Diploma Children and Children's Workforce or equivalent. (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in children, Young People and Families manager - residential care (or willingness to work towards).

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a residential children's care setting.
• At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience in a similar environment.

Knowledge and understanding

• Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, Single Social Care Inspection Framework (SSCIF), Children Act 1989, Children and Families Act 2014, Care Standards Act 2000, Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2024, Health and Safety at work and associated guidance and regulation.
• Policies and procedures pertaining to running a residential children's home.
• Child protection, safeguarding children, impact of abuse and neglect, education, and health needs of looked after children, equality and diversity and children's rights.
• Care and placement planning, risk, and review processes.
• Understanding of the education, health, social, emotional, and psychological needs of looked after children and Children and how to ensure these needs are met.

Why join us?

At Better Futures Care, we're more than just a workplace – we're a community that cares deeply about the wellbeing of our team and the children we serve. Here are some of the reasons to join us:

Make a Real Difference:

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and young people, helping them build safer now and better futures.

Ongoing Training and Development:

We invest in our team by providing continuous professional development opportunities, from in-house training to external qualifications.

Supportive Team Environment:

You'll work with a passionate, close-knit team that values collaboration and mutual support.

Innovative Practices:

Be part of an organization that embraces trauma-informed care and restorative approaches, ensuring every child receives tailored support.

Work-Life Balance:

We understand the importance of flexibility and offer shift patterns to support your personal and professional commitments.

Career Growth Opportunities:

We encourage and support progression within the organization, helping you build a fulfilling career.

Employee Wellbeing:

We prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our staff, offering access to resources and support when needed.

Strong Values and Mission:

Join a team that truly lives by its values and is committed to creating meaningful change.

Location

Tong, BD4

Easily accessible from surrounding cities:

Leeds city centre 20 mins, Huddersfield town centre 40 mins, Halifax town centre 30 mins, Keighley town centre 40 mins, Dewsbury town centre 25 mins, Wakefield town centre 30 mins, Manchester city centre 1 hour

If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and possess the necessary skills to lead a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,000.00-£34,650.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ATL