
Residential Team Leader - Birmingham
- Birmingham
- £28,926 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Level 3 Health and Social Care, Children and Young People qualification or
- Equivalent
- Minimum 2 years experience working with Children and young people in a residential setting who have mental health complex needs, high level of attachment, challenging behaviour which includes verbal and physical aggression, threats to staff, and missing from care
- Working with management to maintain high standards and effective systems
- Acting as shift lead when required, ensuring team tasks are planned, completed, and handed over properly
- Supporting, guiding, and motivating staff on shift; provide on-call support as part of a rota
- Supervising and appraising allocated staff as directed by management
- Creating and managing rotas, ensuring safe and cost-effective staffing levels
- Following and upholding all company policies, procedures, and social care standards
- Assisting the creation and review of individual care plans tailored to each young person's needs
- Promoting and taking part in social, educational, and life skills activities, including holidays
- Supporting young people with personal care, hygiene, health, mobility, and sexual health
- Managing medical needs including appointments, medication, and mental health support
- Assisting with communication, promoting skill development and preferred communication methods
- Maintaining accurate records in line with confidentiality and data protection policies
- Helping to plan and support holidays and outings; drive company vehicles when required
- Managing and recording finances, ensuring accuracy and reporting any discrepancies
- Follow shift care plans, menus, and activity schedules
- Carrying out domestic tasks and maintain cleanliness and safety standards
- Preparing meals in line with dietary needs and food hygiene regulations
- Attending team meetings, contributing to service improvement, and commit to team decisions
- Participating in supervisions, training, and personal development; share learning with the team
- Following IT and mobile phone policies and represent the company professionally
- Working collaboratively with team members to support young people effectively
- Assisting in managing personal budgets and ensure receipts and balances are correct
- Supporting education by assisting with homework, creating a learning environment, and attending school meetings when needed
- Helping young people build relationships with family, friends, and the wider community
- Attending reviews and professional meetings; liaise with external agencies as appropriate
- Reporting any safeguarding concerns to senior management
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