Team Leader

Team Leader Residential Childrens Care\n
Ribchester, Lancashire\n
£15.88 per hour\n
Full time - 42 hours per week | TEMP TO PERM
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\nMeridian Business Support are recruiting for a Team Leader to join a residential childrens service in Ribchester on a temp to perm basis. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead a care team, build experience in a specialist setting and secure a permanent position.\n
\nThis role would suit an experienced Senior Support Worker or existing Team Leader looking to step into a structured leadership position within childrens residential care.\n
Job role As a Team Leader, you will take responsibility for leading shifts and maintaining a safe, supportive environment:\n
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• Lead and motivate a team of care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred support
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• Ensure the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of young people at all times
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• Supervise staff performance through coaching, probation reviews and appraisals
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• Monitor and audit care practices to ensure compliance with Childrens Home Regulations and Quality Standards
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• Support the planning and delivery of activities tailored to individual needs
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• Promote positive behaviour support and encourage development and independence
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Skills and experience We are looking for a confident and experienced care professional:\n
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• Level 3 RQF in Child and Young Peoples Workforce (or equivalent) is essential
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• Experience in a senior or supervisory role within residential care or childrens services
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• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge
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• Ability to lead a team and support the development of good practice
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Benefits and environment You will be working within a specialist residential setting supporting young people aged 8 to 18 with autism and complex needs, in a rural location with access to outdoor activities and creative learning opportunities.\n
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• £15.88 per hour with opportunity to secure a permanent contract
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• Full time, stable hours - 42 hours per week
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• Ongoing training and development
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• Supportive team environment focused on positive outcomes
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• Clear progression opportunities within a growing care organisation
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All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes in line with safeguarding requirements.\n
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.\n
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