Overview

Daytime Healthcare are assisting a leading children''s care home to find a Team Leader to join the team in Peterborough.The children''s home offers a comprehensive residential service for young people with learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviour aged between 7-17 years.Responsibilities

To join a team of residential care staff ensuring that safe and appropriate care practices are always maintainedTo support the Manager in all aspects of the home''s operation, whilst maintaining positive childcare practice, in keeping with the aims and objectives of the homeTo provide a safe, warm and supportive environment to our residents whilst being involved in the planning and organisation of the homeTo maintain a regular recording system in connection with each young person, be involved in the implementation of care plans and assist in the publication of reports when requiredTo attend review and planning meetings when requiredAdditional Responsibilities

To foster and encourage, wherever appropriate contact between residents and their familiesTo maintain good liaison and co-operate with external agencies, e.g., social workers, consultant staff and others concerned with the welfare of the individual residentsTo demonstrate both sensitivity and appropriate assertiveness, whilst working in a pressured environment with groups of diverse residents and staffCarry out the duties of the post in a mature and responsible manner, seeking and receiving support as necessaryQualifications

Level 3 in Childcare is desirableSalary

Salary: Hourly £14.75 plus £70.50 Sleep-inApply today

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