Team Lead

**This role is to lead a team of up to 6 Support Staff (Coaches) as a Team Leader in a New Residential Care Home for Children with Learning Disabilities in Eastbourne.** **Applicants must have 3 years' experience (inc some as a team lead) in a Children's Residential home under Ofsted Regulation (preferably with an LD background).** **Should have NVQ 3 / Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)** Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of the Lead Coach is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to the ever-changing demands of the home. The Client has gained a strong reputation in the market for staff and children centric care. They reward with training and development opportunities beyond what is usually seen in the industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to enter at the start of a new chapter in a startup home which will be joined by more in the area, creating opportunities for career growth and development. - "We are a growing company striving to be "The Best Provider of Children's Care in the UK" in the coming years. We have drive, passion and determination to write on own path in what has been a challenging industry to work. We believe that staff and young peoples benefits are commensurate to a happy and successful home for the young people and their coaches."_ The job description is a guide to the level and range of responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is neither exhaustive nor inclusive and will be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances and demands. The demands of these homes mean they are for the more challenging children. The company offers training and development to ensure you are fully capable of dealing with these challenges, but they do not come without risk of personal harm. You should also be prepared to offer physical care for young people aged 5-16 years old. You duties are: - To be responsible as a member of the staff team to lead a shift and formulate support plans with young people, construct packages of support to meet their needs and for the direct day-to-day support. - To promote young people’s physical, emotional and social welfare; promoting their capacity to take responsibility for themselves and to act responsibly towards others; in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and the Children's Home Regulations 2015. Main Duties: - Direct work with young people, key working and generally taking an active part in providing support and care on a shift work basis. - Working in partnership with young people, their social worker and carers and other relevant agencies. To co-ordinate, monitor and review Care Plans, risk assessments, placement plans for all allocated young people preparing to make the positive transitions to positive outcomes and greater independence. - Taking responsibility for the upkeep of the establishment with regard to health and safety and primary care issues, as well as making autonomous decisions about individual young people’s requests and behaviour whilst on shift. - Administrative work and record keeping associated with key working responsibilities and the daily running of the home. - To ensure that young people carry as much responsibility for their own lives as they can reasonably and demonstrably be expected to carry, keeping them informed of their circumstances and rights, involving them in planning their lives, supporting them and helping them towards taking greater control and responsibility - Lead a shift - Organise daily, weekly and annual events for the children Household Responsibilities: - To share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the House. - To be accountable for moneys allocated for specific purposes - Ensuring the young people are eating healthy and balanced meals prepared by staff - Ensuring health and safety checks are complete in line with policies and Ofsted regulations and standards. Personal: - To keep abreast of good practice in order to develop skills, knowledge and experience, in accordance with a personal development plan. - To make use of regular professional supervision - To report to a line manager, or other appropriate person, malpractice or evidence which may suggest it - To develop your career to the next level encouraging personal and team development Additional Duties: - To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management. - To work shifts including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis as required - Flexibility to work at other properties as directed by management. - This job description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of the post. The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and duties may vary from time to time. **Salary**: £16.00-£19.18 per hour **Benefits**: - Casual dress - Company events - Company pension - On-site parking Schedule: - 12 hour shift - Day shift **Experience**: - Residential Children's Home: 2 years (r