Job Title: Team Leader
Accountable to: Deputy Manager| Registered Manager | Responsible Individual
Responsible for: Support Workers
Equal Opportunities
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. The Team Leader is responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

PROBATION PERIOD

This position is subject to the successful completion of a six months’ probation period. The Registered Manager in consultation with the Responsible Individual, the appointment may terminate or reverse the appointment as a result of poor performance/incompetence or any such practice not befitting a Team Leader.
This job description provides an indication of the role and responsibilities of the post but should not be construed as an exclusive list of duties that the post holder may be asked to undertake.
Zone Central is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation along with Employment checks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,837.50-£27,202.50 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Application question(s):

• Do you hold the Level 4 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF) or equivalent NVQ Level 3

Work Location: In perso

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

§ To establish a nurturing and supportive relationship with children and young people in order to help them develop functional and constructive relationships with others.
§ Within the overall framework of Zone Central’s philosophy of care and Statement of Purpose to participate as a team member in providing care and support to the children and young people placed in the home.
§ To work with the rest of the team to provide a stable, caring and supportive environment for children and young people that respects and affirms their racial, cultural and religious identity and lifestyle.
§ To assist children and young people to develop socially acceptable behaviour through
encouragement of positive behaviour, constructive response to inappropriate behaviour and adherence to Zone Central’s behaviour management strategies.
§ To act at all times within the framework of the Core Principles.

TASKS | DUTIES | RESPONSIBILITIES

§ To be responsible to the team, Deputy Manager and the Registered Manager for the direct care of the children and young people and support of the staff team when on duty.
§ To actively promote Zone Central Children’s Care’s philosophy of creating a family style home and maintain the home’s Statement of Purpose.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Participate in and contribute to relevant meetings as necessary. These include for example, induction, handover meetings, supervision, appraisal and regular participation in staff and group meetings as required.
§ Participate in appropriate training events as agreed with the Manager and, where necessary, undertake relevant NVQ training.
§ Act as a member of the staff team and be aware of the importance of teamwork, supporting colleagues and receiving support as necessary.
§ Take responsibility, as guided by your line manager during the induction period, to learn about all relevant policies, procedures and practices which apply in the home. Be aware of where these documents are kept and refer to them at any time for guidance as required.
§ To maintain professional standards at work and to ensure conduct in and away from the home does not compromise their role in working with children and young people.
§ To be a constructive member of the staff team, e.g. to work to the guidance of the Home
§ Lead and work co-operatively with fellow workers and to use own initiative.

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD CENTERD RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Be alert to any signs of distress and abuse, and to ensure that children and young people are monitored and protected, reporting any concerns to the line manager.
§ Ensure the rights and needs of children and young people are met as fully as possible, whether physical, emotional, social, educational, spiritual or cultural. Ensure all relevant information on the young person’s background and present needs is available, read, understood and signed off where necessary.
§ Agree consequences to actions with children and young people that will benefit the child or young person and create opportunities for changes in behaviour and renewed confidence in line with the organisation’s practice model and with the regulations and Quality Standards.