House/Team Leader

45 hours per week (Mon – Fri) * includes out of hours on-call rota and occasional weekends in line with the service needs and agreed in advance*

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Supported by our Ofsted Registered Service Manager, this role will be responsible for leading a team of support workers in the day-to-day delivery of individual support plans and activities, so that our young people can achieve their goals. Working in a fast-paced environment and under the direction of the Service Manager, the House leader will undertake regular reviews of agreed support plans to ensure the needs of our young people are continuously being met effectively. 

The post holder would also be expected to support and participate in the duty on-call rota (Additional Pay Rate Applied)

Working closely with outside agencies and other professionals in a collaborative manner, House Leaders will also be expected to deputise on occasions and will be encouraged to undertake further training to enhance their performance and future career opportunities.

Applicants should have previous experience working in a support worker role with young people who are leaving care/at risk of being homeless and those who display behaviours that challenge.

Applicants should also display leadership qualities and a solution focused approach to problem solving.

Career Progression: The post holder will be supported to enrol in various training sessions and courses which will support them with success in this role. This can also include the Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care. This qualification, will equip post holders with the necessary expertise to develop further in their career.

To apply for this position please complete the linked application form below, and ensure the personal statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the post as detailed in the job description. 

House Leader - Job description

House Leader - Application Form 

A&V Transitional Homes Ltd. is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our young people and as such candidates should have an enhanced DBS check carried out via the update service in line with our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies. However, checks can be completed by A&V Transitional Homes Ltd. payable by the employee.

For further information about this position please contact kamila.ogrodnik@avth.org.uk