Team Leader - Children's Residential

Parklands is a residential respite unit for young people. Our home provides short breaks for young people who have learning disabilities and complex health needs.

We are recruiting a Team Leader to join our team at Parklands where you will be working directly with children and young people providing personal, health, social and domestic care in accordance with individual care plans. You will also be required to manage a small, dedicated team of care workers, ensuring high standards of care at all times.

You will be expected to work various shifts on a flexible 4 week rota pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.

In return for your commitment we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -

• Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays
• Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)
• Access to wider training and development qualifications to support your career progression
• Flexible working scheme
• Travel plan discounts
• Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
• Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers

About You

You will have -

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• A proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children and young people, their families and professionals involved in their care
• Good communications skills, verbal and written
• Previous experience of managing staff
• Previous experience of working directly with children and young people in a children’s residential setting.
• An understanding of issues for disabled children and their families, and the development needs of children and young people
• A full driving licence

To Apply

If you feel you are highly motivated, resilient and passionate about enhancing the lives of our children and young people then we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role please call Andrada Pepenel, Head of Provider Services on 01634 337327.

This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement

Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. 

For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.