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Responsible to: Homes Manager / Supported Pathways Manager Main purpose of role: The key responsibilities will be to assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in the management and development of the homes and staff to drive the delivery of an excellent quality service. The role may be required to support more than one service depending on business needs. You will be accountable to the Registered Manager and the deputy manager. To effectively and efficiently deliver the main responsibilities and key result areas encompassed within a Senior Team Leader role. To meet the below requirements within a residential setting catering for young people Main Duties and Responsibilities: • All Team Leader responsibilities • Liaise with Deputy Manager to complete and manage the rota • Area of responsibility/(PBS) • Optional L5 training • Promote the involvement of CCATS within the home • Share knowledge of Model of care with other staff • Complete all directed training programmes within the STL induction • Safeguarding L5/Leadership • Complete Supervisions • Complete Inductions • Completion of Training Matrix • Interviewing / Safe Recruitment • Awareness of Holiday Requests Process / additional hours • Understanding of referrals process and actively participating in the discussions / decisions. • Understanding of the appraisal process & actively participating in the delivery of these. • Completing PDP’s. • Active involvement of the On-call process. • Attend managers meetings when requested • Deliver group discussions within the home’s meeting • Promote the implementation of PBS • Attend the local area providers meetings • Addressing staffing issues via supervisions • Completing sickness documents • Oversee the performance monitoring tool • To Maintain professional boundaries at all times with all staff, visitors and families • To bring to the attention of a senior colleague any matter for concern over the well-being, safety or safeguarding of a young person we support. • To ensure that all staff undertake all required training • CPD as agreed through appraisal or supervision sessions • Ensure that all staff register and embark on their level 3 Diploma (where required) in a timely way from the point of commencing employment or create and work to an action plan for those not completing this in a timely way • To act promptly, fairly and clearly on any issue involving poor practice from a staff member, ensuring this is clearly documented, with agreed actions, and that this is reviewed by you and as necessary you consult with HR • To act professionally and work co-operatively as a member of a staff team, and contribute to a culture of open communication, to include constructive feedback for self and colleagues. • Progress to L2 with 12 months experience • Able to fully deputise in Deputy Managers absence. Company requirements: • Report and log hours by using the SLING system. • Access, read and acknowledge all work emails and calendar invites. • Access, read and acknowledge GBA Care policies and procedures. • Ensure timesheets are completed and signed off ready for payroll. • Ensure you keep up to date with on-call protocol. • Familiarise with the company policies and procedures. • Maintain confidentiality as per your employment contract. • Promote equal opportunity, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive policies, and practices. • Familiarise with the Whistleblowing Policy and maintain approachability. • Adhere and promote the company values and maintain personal and professional development. • Present a professional image of yourself and the Organisation. • Support the organisation’s future forecasting. • On occasion care team members may be asked to use their own personal vehicle, this is optional but is rewarded and supported by GBA (you must have business insurance). Notes: • The Organisation reserves the right to alter the content of this job description to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility. • The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service users and is consistent with the Equal Opportunities Policy. Contacts: • Develop and maintain positive relationships with service users, providers, and other care professionals from external agencies, for example: – Health Visitors, School Nurses, General Practitioners, Paediatricians, Teachers, Probation Officers, CCATS & Career Advisors. Person Specification Skills Essential Desirable Evidence of working with young people in a residential setting. X Leadership and motivation skills. X Excellent interpersonal skills X Good written & oral communication. X Working on own initiative when required. X Experience of monitoring, recording and reporting. X Knowledge Essential Desirable National Minimum Standards Residential Children’s Homes. X Understanding of the principals of teamwork. X Protection of Children Act 1999. X Children Act 1989 / 2004 X Child Development. X Awareness of equal opportunities in day to day practice. X The needs of children and young people in public care. X Awareness of agencies and services relevant to the needs of children in public care. X Understanding of intervention strategies. E Interview X Understanding the principles and practical application of safeguarding and child protection. X Ability Essential Desirable To participate and function professionally in meetings. X Supervise and promote the development of staff. X To take the lead and ensure other team members follow policy and procedure. X Effectively communicate with children, young people, staff and other professionals. X Working in partnership with families and external agencies. X Other Requirements Essential Desirable Ability to work on a rota system including sleep-ins, days, evening and weekend working. X Demonstrable commitment to valuing diversity. X Be flexible when needed to provide cover to other homes X Education, Training & Qualifications Essential Desirable Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent. X NVQ 3 Children and Young People or equivalent (Candidates studying NVQ3 will be considered). X NVQ 4 Care / NVQ 4 Management or equivalent. X Other Essential Desirable Full UK Driving Licence X To apply for this position, please click here to download the application form. Completed application forms can be e-mailed to [email protected] .