Team Leader - Residential Support Worker

Location: Shrewsbury

Hours: 8am – 10pm / 173 hours per month

Shifts: 2 –3shiftsper week/1 sleep inper week. 3 out of 8 weekend days /month.

Child-centredapproachwhich meansrostered shifts vary week to week – provided 1 month in advance.

At
Unique Care Group (UCG
), we do more than provide care — we build trust, confidence, and brighter days for children with learning disabilities. Every child we support is unique, and so is the care we give.

Are you an
exceptional

Team Leader
, ready to step into a pivotal role tohelpchange children’s lives for the better?

If so,you’llbeproviding thevery bestcare for ouryoung people with learning disabilities,who are verbal/ non-verbal and with who have associated medical needs.

We put our children at the centre of every decision,soyou’llshare our values of Respect, Dignity, Equality, Compassion and Commitment. We will give youfulltraining to be able to do your job and excel as a valued part of our business as wellprovidingaclearand tailored career pathway.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for young people with learning disabilities, and want to have a lasting impact, this role offers the opportunity to truly shine.

• To provide high quality therapeutic support to young people as part of Unique Care Group’s service, acting as a leader, rolemodeland co-ordinator of shifts.
• To contribute actively to the creation and maintenance of a therapeutic, homely environment,taking into accountthechild/young person’s wishes and preferences.
• To understand, contribute to and deliver the young person’s Care Plandailyand ensure that all the basic physical needs of the children/young peopleare met, providing guidance to colleagues in this regard.
• To make and support others to make decisions thatarealwaysin the best interests of the children/young people and the organisation, providing direction and challenging poor practice.
• To be alert to signs of distress,neglector abuse, ensuring that the children/young people aremonitoredand protected.
• To know, understand and role model Unique Care Group’s cultural and behavioural expectations

We’relooking for a Team Leader with heart, resilience and unwavering commitment to quality and the best possible outcomes for our children.

• Level 3 or 4 diploma in Residential Care
• Ideally,you’llhave a Team Leader background, but itisn’tessential.
• Strong experience supporting young people with learning disabilities.
• A track recordof achieving positive outcomes and navigating confidently with Ofsted and local authority partners.
• Philosophy that only the best is good enough when it comes to the children in our care
• Experience of mangingday to day situations in the home
• A driving license is heavily preferred, but if youdon’thave one,don’tlet that put you off from applying. The role is also subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Experience of managing epilepsy is desirable but not essential

At Unique Care Group,you’renot just an employee,you’rea valued voice shaping theneeds of ouryoung people and thefuture of our homes as we continue to grow.

We genuinely pride ourselves on developing our people and giving them opportunity to progress. Allour Registered Managers started life with us Support Workersor Team Leaders and through ourclear career pathway and tailored career progression planshave progressed.

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Genuine career progression in a growing company
• CPD and meaningful ongoing training – level5, 7,Masters etc.
• Tailored career progression plans, and we actively encourage and fundall qualifications
• A supportive, people-first culture – the tools and investment you need to be the best you and your team can be
• Regular supervision and professional development
  
  Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free meals on shift

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