Team Leader - Residential Support ***
We're partnering with a company looking for a strong Team Leader for their Children and Young People's Service in Ribchester.
The company offers high-quality residential care and education for children and young people with mental health conditions such as Autism, Social, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, and complex needs associated with challenging behaviour.
Role Overview:
Lead and support a team of residential support workers.
Oversee the development and maintenance of relationships between children, their friends, and families.
Encourage community integration through clubs and day centres.
Ensure the team assists children with daily living activities.
Safeguard vulnerable children, and report any suspicions or evidence of harm.
Supervise housekeeping duties and ensure hygiene standards are maintained within the home.Requirements:
Experience in a care and support environment, preferably with leadership responsibilities.
Previous experience caring for someone with mental health issues is advantageous.
A Children's Residential Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential (can lead to higher pay rates).Details:
Location: Ribchester.
Contract: Temporary to permanent.
Pay Rate: Starting from £16 - £20 per hour / £24k - £28k per annum.
Hours: Full time.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and promote the welfare of children and young people under your team's care.
Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to your team and the children.
Actively listen in a calm and non-threatening manner, ask questions to ensure understanding, and acknowledge what is being said.
Support the normal development of children and young people by encouraging a healthy lifestyle, engaging activities, and serving as a consistent and caring adult role model.To apply please contact Dane on (phone number removed) or email