Team Leader

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?? Team Leader Family Assessment Centre Hendon (NW4) ??
?? £14.00 £15.00 per hour | ? Full-time, 40 hours per week | Permanent role

We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join a well-established Family Assessment Centre in Hendon (NW4). This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and organised professional to lead shifts, support staff, and ensure families receive high-quality care and assessment in a safe, structured environment.
The service works with families undergoing residential assessments, supporting parents and children while working closely with local authorities and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead shifts and oversee the daily operation of the Family Assessment Centre
  • Supervise and support Family Support Workers, ensuring staff are active on the floor and meeting service expectations
  • Support staff to complete chronologies, placement plans, risk assessments, and weekly reports accurately and on time
  • Complete and quality-check weekly family reports, working closely with social workers to avoid delays
  • Allocate and support key workers for families alongside the Registered Manager
  • Liaise with social workers regarding weekly tasks, assessments, and family progress
  • Ensure families wellbeing is monitored, including feeding charts, bathing support, mental health check-ins, and wellbeing walks
  • Ensure families are engaged through structured sessions, activities, and community-based support
  • Supervise night staff and ensure babies are checked regularly in line with service requirements
  • Maintain safeguarding standards, ensuring incident reports are completed within 24 hours and shared appropriately
  • Update admission and discharge registers accurately at the point of placement and exit
  • Ensure GP registrations are completed within five days of placement and health visiting services are notified
  • Take responsibility for health and safety, including medication audits, fire drills, and ensuring the centre is clean and hazard-free
  • Respond to resident complaints in the absence of senior management
  • Support rota management and take part in the on-call rota system
  • Attend meetings and support administrative duties, including invoicing liaison where required
  • Notify Ofsted of serious incidents in the absence of the Manager, following internal procedures
  • Complete any other reasonable tasks requested by the Registered Manager
Candidate Requirements:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or Children & Young People) essential
  • Previous experience in a Family Assessment Centre, residential childcare, or similar setting
  • Experience in a senior or leadership role
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
  • Confident managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Commitment to safeguarding children and supporting families
  • Full UK driving licence preferred
Please note: This role is not suitable for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Emma Brown
Minerva Recruitment
?? 01206 584170 (Option 2)
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Retail

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