Job summary
Full Time 37 hours per week (although part time hours would be considered)
CAN YOU BE SOMEONES HERO!
We are seekingamotivated and enthusiastic (RSCN, RGN - child branch) for a Clinical Residential Team Leaderpostto join our highly dedicated and welcoming teamatWelland in Barnstaple.
The current hours are 37 hours per week (part time considered).
We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis 07.00am to 14.45, 14.30 to 22.00, Sleeps and Waking nights from 22.00 to 7.00am and our homes are open 365 days a year.
This post also attracts enhancements for unsocial working hours: Starting rate at £17.12 per hour, rising to £19.00
- Overnight is £22.83 per hour, rising to £25.33
- Saturday is £25.68 per hour, rising to £28.50
- Sunday and Bank Holidays are £34.24 per hour, rising to £38
Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact on the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes. If you are dynamic, adaptable, resilient, dedicated, and enthusiastic our children would really benefit from your support.Our Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with disabilities, in line with their individual needs and care plans. The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home from home experience and to enhance and promote their life experiencesand independence skills.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Residential Team Leader, you will lead shifts, including the planning of activities and the allocation of staff. You will provide clinical training for staff at various levels. You will provide supervision for staff at Residential Support Worker level. You will have regular contact with parents, carers and professional agencies and will be asked at times to provide reports or attend meetings regarding the children and young people in our care.
Your role will also include supporting children and young people in the following areas:
- Supporting to achieve their personal wishes and goals
- Being aspirational to the outcomes of children
- Creating a fun and positive atmosphere
- Organising and taking part in activities
- Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage
Personal qualities that we would seek:
- Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people
- Remaining calm in challenging situations
- Able to implement boundaries
- Ability to be part of a team
- Able to adapt and respond quickly
- Empathy, emotional resilience, and self-awareness
About us
As the home is part of Devon County Council, you also benefit from our generous annual leave and other holiday entitlements, entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme, eligibility for enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay, comprehensive funded training opportunities tailored to develop you as an individual and an annual review of pay in line with DCC policies.
Staff are supported through monthly one-to-one sessions; all staff have access to the Employee Assist programme which provides wellbeing support.
We offer a robust induction and shadowing process for all new staff as well as excellent training and development opportunities. As a service we conduct an annual review for succession planning across our staff and have a positive track record in supporting individuals to succeed in their career.
Working within the Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. Our work can be emotionally and physically demanding but if you have the drive, dedication, resilience, and passion then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The ethos of the services is to provide a home for children with complex needs in line with
individual needs and care plans. To work with the children to enhance and promote the life
experiences and independence skills of the young people.
This work will take place in a Childrens Home based in Devon and will include supporting the
young person in accessing local facilities. We will be open 52 weeks a year and provide a
service in a flexible way based on the needs of the individual young people.
The role of the Residential Clinical Team Leader is to supervise the running of shifts within the
Home including staff supervision. Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Lead for the
Childrens Homes, this postholder will also oversee of the clinical aspects of the Home
including staff training and medication administration audits.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Participate in the assessment of needs, development and implementation of support strategies
required for the individual care plans including liaison with other professionals involved with
the child, including school staff, members of Children's Services, medical staff and specialist
support services, including the family unit.
To undertake and support the young person with their individual and/or medical needs as
deemed appropriate in the care plan; to promote the development of the young person's life
experiences, independence skills and emotional wellbeing.
To liaise with the young person, their parent/carer, school and any other relevant professional
regarding any issues, to update care plans annually, or when situations change. To ensure
your line manager is kept informed of any changes occurring within the Home at an
appropriate time. Training and supervision will be provided in line with your personal
development plan.
Audit the administration and storage of children and young peoples medicines against the
standards defined in medication management policies.
Provide guidance and training to other staff in the implementation of the Childrens Homes
medicines Standards of Practice, the administration and transport and storage of medicines
and any other training requirements in line with the childrens medical needs. Work alongside
the Clinical Lead and Registered Manager in assessing staff competence and completion of
Clinical sign off for staff members.
Communicate relevant medicines alerts or updates to staff within the home.Oversee the
ordering of medical equipment and stock for the home.
To deputise for the Clinical Nurse Lead in their absence.
This document outlines the duties for the time being to indicate the level of responsibility. It is
not a comprehensive or exclusive list and the duties may be varied from time to time which do
not change the general character to the job or the level of responsibility entailed.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to conform to DCC Health & Safety policy including fire procedures
& confidentiality. DCC is a no smoking employer, which includes all estates used by them.
This applies to all posts.
The post holder must undertake reasonable care for his/her own health, safety & wellbeing
and that of other people who may be affected by their actions and omissions.
The job description outlines the duties relating to this post including the level of responsibilities
involved. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and may vary from time to time but will not
change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility involved.
Please click the attachment on the right hand side to see the full Job Description & Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The ethos of the services is to provide a home for children with complex needs in line with
individual needs and care plans. To work with the children to enhance and promote the life
experiences and independence skills of the young people.
This work will take place in a Childrens Home based in Devon and will include supporting the
young person in accessing local facilities. We will be open 52 weeks a year and provide a
service in a flexible way based on the needs of the individual young people.
The role of the Residential Clinical Team Leader is to supervise the running of shifts within the
Home including staff supervision. Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Lead for the
Childrens Homes, this postholder will also oversee of the clinical aspects of the Home
including staff training and medication administration audits.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Participate in the assessment of needs, development and implementation of support strategies
required for the individual care plans including liaison with other professionals involved with
the child, including school staff, members of Children's Services, medical staff and specialist
support services, including the family unit.
To undertake and support the young person with their individual and/or medical needs as
deemed appropriate in the care plan; to promote the development of the young person's life
experiences, independence skills and emotional wellbeing.
To liaise with the young person, their parent/carer, school and any other relevant professional
regarding any issues, to update care plans annually, or when situations change. To ensure
your line manager is kept informed of any changes occurring within the Home at an
appropriate time. Training and supervision will be provided in line with your personal
development plan.
Audit the administration and storage of children and young peoples medicines against the
standards defined in medication management policies.
Provide guidance and training to other staff in the implementation of the Childrens Homes
medicines Standards of Practice, the administration and transport and storage of medicines
and any other training requirements in line with the childrens medical needs. Work alongside
the Clinical Lead and Registered Manager in assessing staff competence and completion of
Clinical sign off for staff members.
Communicate relevant medicines alerts or updates to staff within the home.Oversee the
ordering of medical equipment and stock for the home.
To deputise for the Clinical Nurse Lead in their absence.
This document outlines the duties for the time being to indicate the level of responsibility. It is
not a comprehensive or exclusive list and the duties may be varied from time to time which do
not change the general character to the job or the level of responsibility entailed.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to conform to DCC Health & Safety policy including fire procedures
& confidentiality. DCC is a no smoking employer, which includes all estates used by them.
This applies to all posts.
The post holder must undertake reasonable care for his/her own health, safety & wellbeing
and that of other people who may be affected by their actions and omissions.
The job description outlines the duties relating to this post including the level of responsibilities
involved. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and may vary from time to time but will not
change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility involved.
Please click the attachment on the right hand side to see the full Job Description & Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Community Childrens Nurse, RSCN
- or
- RGN Child branch
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with additional and complex needs.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Ofsted Childrens Homes Regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Community Childrens Nurse, RSCN
- or
- RGN Child branch
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with additional and complex needs.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Ofsted Childrens Homes Regulations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
