Team Leader

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

• Hold and promote the ethos and values of the organisation

• Ability to demonstrate reasoning, numeracy, literacy and technology skills to required standard

• Ability to work as a team, working closely with colleagues and other agencies

• Ability to solve problems

• Able to work within the principles of the Children Act 1989

• Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of safeguarding

• Sound knowledge of children’s homes policies and procedures

• Excellent communication skills —both verbally and written.

• Working knowledge of the Care Standards 2000, Children’s

• Homes Regulations 2015

• To assist the registered manager and deputy manager to ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance

• with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home.

• Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights, providing good quality care which is free from oppression, and where differences are respected and valued