Deputy Team Leader

Salary: £24,500 - £26,500 (plus On Call allowance of up to £1,100 per annum)

Term: Permanent – Full time / minimum of 28 hours per week

We are looking to recruit a Deputy Team Leader to work at least 28-hours a week to assist in the management, operation, and smooth running of the service, alongside the House Management Team.

Deputy Team Leaders make a significant contribution to the leadership of the Family Support Worker (FSW) Team to ensure that families receive a professional, effective service whilst at Orchard House. FSWs are vital to the work and goals of Orchard House as they are primarily responsible for supporting the families that we work with and recording objective observations. Deputy Team Leaders contribute to the induction, supervision, appraisal, ongoing training, and support of the FSW Team, in addition to regularly working shifts supporting and assessment families, alongside the FSWs.

The successful candidate will be joining an experienced House Management Team who bring a variety of different skills to our work. They will liaise with the multi-disciplinary Assessment Team and help to ensure that the families have full access to all assessment and intervention services necessary.

The post holder will have a shared responsibility, alongside the wider multidisciplinary team, for safeguarding the children and families that we work with. They will provide a professional and compassionate service to the families we serve. The Deputy Team Leader will manage the house under the guidance of the Team Leader and ensure that high standards are maintained for the families throughout their stay and that the safety of the environment is maintained.

The Deputy Team Leader will be supported to carry out all tasks to the highest standards in accordance with The Children Act 1989 and 2004, The Residential Family Centres Regulations 2002, The National Minimum Standards for Residential Family Centres, and the Policies and Procedures in place at Orchard House.

The overarching responsibilities of the Deputy Team Leader include: to support the Team Leader in providing leadership to the Family Support Team, managing and administering the houses, and effectively linking the Assessment and FSW Teams to ensure families receive a high-quality service.

How to apply

For further information or an informal chat contact us here or phone Sharon on 01823 351 785.

To apply, please see the application pack and complete the relevant application form:

Please note the Family Support Worker job description is attached as this role provides direct work with families.

We require a full application to be completed, even if you have sent us a CV and a covering letter.

Key dates

  • Closing date for applicants: Thursday 16th of May 2024 - 10:00

  • Applicants informed: Thursday 16th of May 2024 - 17:00

  • Interviews: Tuesday 21st of May 2024

Orchard House is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and their families. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please see our Statement of Purpose and Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.

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