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We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly reputable residential care provider, for an experienced Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Hoddesdon. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled professional to lead and support staff, ensuring exceptional care and service delivery to children and young people in the home.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee the completion of documentation, including chronologies, care plans, and weekly reports
Support the Registered Manager in identifying key workers and coordinating care plans
Ensure that children and young people are registered with local GP services within 5 days of placement
Lead shifts, ensuring activities, wellbeing walks, and children's sessions are effectively carried out
Address residents' complaints in the absence of the Registered Manager
Monitor the wellbeing of children and young people, including feeding and bathing charts, and provide mental health check-ins
Facilitate engaging activities for children within or outside the home
Conduct medication audits, fire drills, and ensure health and safety compliance across the home
Liaise with social workers, attend meetings, and manage weekly care schedules and reports
Supervise and support night staff to meet service needs
Notify OFSTED of serious events when necessary and coordinate with accounts on invoicing and spreadsheets
Participate in the on-call rota system and complete incident reports within 24 hours
Requirements:
NVQ Level 3 in Residential Care or equivalent
Previous experience in a residential care setting, preferably in a Team Leader role
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills