Team Leader, Education ​/ Teaching

Location: North West London

?? Team Leader Family Assessment Centre Hendon (NW4) ?? ?? £14.00 £ 15.00 per hour | ? Full-time, 40 hours per week | Permanent role We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join a well-established Family Assessment Centre in Hendon (NW4). This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and organised professional to lead shifts, support staff, and ensure families receive high-quality care and assessment in a safe, structured environment.

The service works with families undergoing residential assessments, supporting parents and children while working closely with local authorities and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead shifts and oversee the daily operation of the Family Assessment Centre Supervise and support Family Support Workers, ensuring staff are active on the floor and meeting service expectations Support staff to complete chronologies, placement plans, risk assessments, and weekly reports accurately and on time Complete and quality-check weekly family reports, working closely with social workers to avoid delays Allocate and support key workers for families alongside the Registered Manager Liaise with social workers regarding weekly tasks, assessments, and family progress Ensure families wellbeing is monitored, including feeding charts, bathing support, mental health check-ins, and wellbeing walks Ensure families are engaged through structured sessions, activities, and community-based support Supervise night staff and ensure babies are checked regularly in line with service requirements Maintain safeguarding standards, ensuring incident reports are completed within 24 hours and shared appropriately Update admission and discharge registers accurately at the point of placement and exit Ensure GP registrations are completed within five days of placement and health visiting services are notified Take responsibility for health and safety, including medication audits, fire drills, and ensuring the centre is clean and hazard-free Respond to resident complaints in the absence of senior management Support rota management and take part in the on-call rota system Attend meetings and support administrative duties, including invoicing liaison where required Notify Ofsted of serious incidents in the absence of the Manager, following internal procedures Complete any other reasonable tasks requested by the Registered Manager Candidate Requirements: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or Children & Young People) essential Previous experience in a Family Assessment Centre, residential childcare, or similar setting Experience in a senior or leadership role Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing Confident managing challenging situations calmly and professionally Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Commitment to safeguarding children and supporting families Full UK driving licence preferred

Please note:

This role is not suitable for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship .

How to Apply:

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Emma Brown Minerva Recruitment ?? (Option
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