Team Leader - Semi Independent Home - Twickenham
St Christophers, Twickenham, Greater London
Team Leader - Semi Independent Home - Twickenham
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St Christophers, Twickenham, Greater London
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 days ago, 10 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 6bb1b6869403434988dac1c2d18079e1
Full Job Description
As Team Leader, you will assist the Manager in the running of a 16+ residential service, supporting the delivery of high quality transition services for young people that promote their independence and increase their life skills.
We have an enthusiastic team including Support Workers, Waking Night Staff and Management who all have different interests which they bring to the service. If you're ready for a challenge and think you have the skills to drive St Christopher's forward we would love to hear from you!
Applicants should have:
At least two year's relevant experience providing housing and/or support services to vulnerable individuals.
A good understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of housing services for young people.
Knowledge of the welfare benefits system in relation to young people.
Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support staff and be a positive role model.
Ability to prioritise own workload and to work flexibly to meet deadlines or service requirements.
Ability to use own initiative as well as be an active team member.
Flexibility to work evening and weekend shifts and participate in the On-Call system.
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home., St Christopher's Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.
Salary of £29,358 per annum.
Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years' service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children's right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
Cycle to work scheme.
Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
Discretionary funded training programs.
Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process:
At St Christopher's we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
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