Residential Team Leader in Preston

Team Leader Children’s Residential - UK manual driving license essential.Nest Education are currently working with a a company who offer a high quality residential care and education for children and young people with mental health conditions such as Autism, Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs (SEMH) and complex needs associated with challenging behaviour.What will the role involve?Your role as Team Leader will be to assist and support the Manager where needed, ensuring the smooth running of the shift, assigning specific tasks to the support workers and monitoring their completion. You will support children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family, encourage them to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centre and to support the children in all aspects of their daily living. You will safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm and when the children are not in the service you will undertake housekeeping and maintain standards of hygiene within the home.You be be welcomed into a friendly and supportive team. All you need to do is bring the enthusiasm to help support our service users and to take pride in being part of the family.What will you need to be successful?* Ideally you will hold a QCF Level 3 Children's in Residential Care* Minimum of 2 Years working in a Residential Support Worker setting* Minimum of 1 Year experience of Leading a team* Full UK Driving License (manual, not automatic)* Able to work days, evenings and weekends* Passionate, caring, pleasant and approachableHave the ability to empower others allowing them to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives.In return for your hard work you will be rewarded with the following benefits;* Competitive salaries including enhanced rates for qualified applicants* Fully paid induction/training program and an ongoing training & development* Free DBS check* Free on-site parking* Free meals on shift* Refer A Friend scheme allowing you to earn £1000 per referral* A £500 welcome bonus* Pension scheme* Employee recognition schemesThe role is to start as soon as possible and will require 100% commitment. Please apply today for immediate consideration.If you are interested in this role and would like to apply then please send your CV to Nest Education via the apply button for immediate consideration.Nest Education Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Nest Education to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.Nest Education offer temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a short interview either in person or remotely with Nest to demonstrate your suitability for this role