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Team Leader - Children's Residential

Medway Council

Team Leader - Children's Residential

£41614

Medway Council, Brompton, Medway

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 24 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a282a0556ec349619e17faa7b77769a7

Full Job Description

We are recruiting a Team Leader to join our team at Parklands where you will be working directly with children and young people providing personal, health, social and domestic care in accordance with individual care plans. You will also be required to manage a small, dedicated team of care workers, ensuring high standards of care at all times.

You will have -

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

  • A proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children and young people, their families and professionals involved in their care

  • Good communications skills, verbal and written

  • Previous experience of managing staff

  • Previous experience of working directly with children and young people in a children's residential setting.

  • An understanding of issues for disabled children and their families, and the development needs of children and young people

  • A full driving licence, If you feel you are highly motivated, resilient and passionate about enhancing the lives of our children and young people then we would love to hear from you.

    Parklands is a residential respite unit for young people. Our home provides short breaks for young people who have learning disabilities and complex health needs., Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

    You will be expected to work various shifts on a flexible 4 week rota pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.


    • In return for your commitment we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -
  • A basic salary of £35,935-£41,614

  • Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays

  • Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)

  • Access to wider training and development qualifications to support your career progression

  • Flexible working scheme

  • Travel plan discounts

  • Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service

  • Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers