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This is an opportunity to make a real impact to the lives of young people who need it the most.\nWe’re looking for a Team Leader to spearhead our Residential Support Workers at Lansdowne Secure Children’s home. Lansdowne is a secure children’s home run by East Sussex which houses some of the most vulnerable young people aged between 10 to 17 from across the UK.\nWith a fantastic skilled team, plus a state-of-the-art nurturing environment the residents are offered all-round support. Each young person has a bespoke care plan to ensure support and agreed areas of work to meet their education and health needs.\nYou’ll be a visible leader who brings a presence to the home, planning residential support worker’s shifts, leading shifts on a day to day basis, ensuring that the children are kept engaged and that their emotional and physical wellbeing is being cared for. This is a challenging role as it involves you taking the lead in a constructive and proactive way to address the problematic behaviour presented by the children, so requires resilience and self-awareness.\nWe are looking for candidates who:\nAre organised\nAre self-motivated\nHave communication skills\nExperienced in managing behaviour using physical restraint and knows how to guide others through intervention safely\nPlease download theJob Description & Person Specification for more information.\nTo apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.\nFor guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.\nInterviews will take place in person at Lansdowne Secure Unit. Interviews will take place within two weeks of closing date. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.\nCandidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.\nWe offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.\nIt is vital that all staff fully understand and undertake their role with professionalism and in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedures. 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