Team Leader - Residential Children’s Home (Learning Disabilities) Ashbourne

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Location: Ashbourne

Contract: Vacancy Contract Here

Salary: Up to £31,000

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Team Leader/Deputy Manager to join our team in a Residential Children’s Home that provides care and support for children with learning disabilities. As a Team Leader/Deputy Manager you will play a key role in helping young people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling and independent lives by assisting them in their day-to-day activities, personal care, and emotional development.

The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic, and passionate about working with children with additional needs. You will work as part of a close-knit team to provide high-quality care that promotes the children’s physical, emotional, and social well-being.

First Blue Inspired are dedicated to giving the best care to our young people, assisting them to overcome adversity and enable them to reach their utmost potential. We ensure they can achieve in all walks of life and place lots of emphasis on education and life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to children with learning disabilities, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being are maintained at all times.
• Oversee and support all staff to ensure they are effectively managing the behaviours of the young people, enabling them to move from external control toward self-control.
• Safeguard children and young people and ensure their general well-being.
• Assist the manager to complete daily and weekly tasks as required.
• Work to ensure referrals are appropriately matched and share information with team members.
• Ensure informative handovers take place and any appointments are delegated.
• Ensure team members always adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure team members receive effective supervision and mentor sessions to enhance their work practice.
• Work alongside the manager to ensure documentation is up to date; for example, Statement of Purpose, Regulation 45 reports, Location risk assessments etc.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including hygiene, dressing, and feeding, as required.
• Support children in educational and recreational activities, both within the home and in the community, promoting social inclusion.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with the children, promoting their emotional development and self-confidence.
• Implement individual care plans tailored to the needs of each child, supporting their growth, learning, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals (e.g., social workers, therapists) to ensure holistic care for each child.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and nurturing environment within the home.
• Monitor and document the children’s progress, behaviours, and any changes in their needs or care requirements.
• Support the children in managing their emotions and behaviours through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Participate in regular team meetings, training, and development opportunities to continuously improve the quality of care provided.
• Build positive relationships with relatives and outside agencies and facilitate and supervise family visits
• Safeguard all the young people living in the home; following company policy and procedures.
• Work together as a team to promote development within the team and thus enhance the experiences of the young people.
• Know how to identify potential abuse or neglect and follow Whistle Blowing/Safeguarding procedures.