Overview of position

Job Title: Team Leader (Children and Young People’s Home)

Position: Full-time, Permanent

Rates of Pay: 40 hours (on a rota basis) £29,848 per annum

Please do not apply for this position if you require sponsorship.

Location: Felix House, Hull. You may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Main Duties:

WORKING WITHIN THE ORGANISATION:

Develop effective working relationships with the other employees within Cascade.
Support an open, positive and inclusive working culture.
Participate in the development of Cascade’s policies.
Participate in evaluation of Cascade against agreed organisational goals, business, and quality objectives.
Work to establish effective employer-employee relationships.
Minimise legal risks.
Participate in the maintenance of Cascade’s management information systems.
Assist in the formulation and implementation of care policies and procedures.
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the standards required by legislation related to the registration of Cascade. (CQC/Ofsted)
Act within Cascade’s budget based on Cascade’s objectives and within the projected revenue.
Work in a cost-effective manner.
Be involved in the implementation and maintenance of Cascade’s quality assurance programme.
Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision.
Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise.

CARE SERVICES:

Assist in the development of the philosophy, goals and objectives for the home.
Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of care implementation and delivery.
Implement action to meet and maintain care standards.
Work in cooperation with members of multidisciplinary health teams in order to maximise opportunities for children and young peoples therapeutic care.
Ensure children and young peoples rights are protected.
To create monthly reports for professionals.
To plan and organise daily shifts and activities for the children and young people.
To administer and oversee medication including audits.
To be involved in the on-call rota.

PROFESSIONAL LONG TERM CARE LEADERSHIP:

To ensure a professional link between the staff team and management
To step in and support the management team with any tasks deemed necessary
Encourage innovative methods for the delivery of care.
Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Promote a positive image at all times.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

To lead on staff observations, providing feedback to individuals and supporting their progression.
To undertake supervisions within the staff team.
To play an active role in staff meetings and development.
Cooperate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation and induction of all new employees.
Support the implementation of Cascade’s policies and procedures.
Support a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life.
Support and maintain a positive culture.

Experience Required

2 years experience in a senior role in Health and Social Care (essential).
Experience of coaching and mentoring staff members (essential).
Experience of leading a team (essential).
Experience working with complex residents (essential) .
Hold a full UK driving license (desirable).
Experience of working with young people with SEMH (desirable).

Qualifications Required

Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent.

Applying For the Job:

We require all applicants to complete the attached application form, it takes between 15-20 minutes to complete the form so please make sure you have time. You can save time by uploading your CV along with your application and marking in the relevant form fields “please see CV”. If you are unable to upload your CV please make sure all fields within the application form are fully completed, without any gaps in your employment or education history.

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