TEAM LEADER REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - PRESTON
We have 21 homes across the Preston region, and are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team and continue improving the lives of the young people within our care.
The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs.
As a Team Leader, you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable.
Tasks
Shift Pattern: Shifts usually start at 7.30am and finish at 10pm or 11pm (followed by a sleep in) on a 1 day on 2 days off, or 2 days on 4 days off basis - this works on a rolling rota
Of course - no day is the same here however here is what a day in the life of one of our Team Leaders could look like:
- Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where required
- Ensuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual development
- Communicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementation
- Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place
- Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
- Providing support and care to the young people within our services
- Encouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schooling
- Traveling with our young people to and from School or College
- Preparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our care
- Organising and facilitating social activities
This is not an exhaustive list and of course a full job specification is available.
Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have incredible successes.
You will join a strong, supportive team in helping young people with complex needs. It's challenging yet highly rewarding work where the little things you do every day will have life-changing results. Whether helping someone to achieve their personal potential or growing our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK.
12 months experience working in a Residential setting is highly desirable but we do also encourage applications from those at the start of their journey
In addition to a £2000 WELCOME BONUS
- Completely free on-shift meals and parking
- Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities
- 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service
- Paid Sickness Leave
- Additional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates
- Casual Dress Code
- Company Pension
- Simply Health (Linked to Service)
- Days out and Activity days off site
- We have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker t
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'