Lead Social Care Professional
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Social Care Professional to join our team. As a key member of the leadership group, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, supportive, and empowering environments that promote each young person's wellbeing, independence, and positive outcomes.
Main Responsibilities:
* Social Care Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and support the social care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
* Model Best Practice: Lead by example, modelling best practice in trauma-informed and child-focused care.
* Support and Guidance: Support the Deputy Manager and Manager in the day-to-day running of the residential service.
* Team Collaboration: Co-chair staff meetings, oversee daily handovers, and ensure effective team communication.
* Roster Management: Monitor rosters and ensure the right balance of experience and qualification across shifts.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of social care principles, practice, and basic management or supervision skills. A full, clean driving licence (manual) is also required.