Team Leader

Newton, MA, United States

**Team Leader- Full Time**

ROC Transitions are looking for a passionate and experienced Team Leader to supervise a small staffing team and oversee up to 3 Transitions houses.

**Hours:** 40 hours per week. The home is staffed up to 17hrs a day; shifts, including 8 sleepovers will be worked as part of a rota and may include days, evenings, sleepovers, waking nights and Bank Holidays.

**The Role:** Is to support the Operations Manager in providing a high quality, safe, nurturing and caring home which has high aspirations for young people. Youll help with the day to day needs and activities of the young people whilst providing them with life skills and great memories!

ROC Transitions offer a unique and tailor-made service by providing accommodation and support to young people between 16-18 years old with Emotional and Behavioural challenges; supporting them to live independently and transition into adult life.

ROC Transitions focus on:

* Supporting young people to achieve outcomes using a person centred focus

* Providing tailored semi independent supported living accommodation.

* Offering bespoke packages of care for young people aged 16 18 years old of both sexes who are in the transition of leaving care into independent living.

* Preparing the young people for their life ahead, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive; providing support around: training, education, budgeting, cooking, meal planning on a budget and household chores in addition to supporting young people with transportation to appointments.

* Support being offered includes sleep in staff and 1:1 staff support.

* Providing telephone support 24hrs per day, even outside of support times.

The practices at ROC Transitions are inclusive and help young people to develop both in terms of life skills and emotional and mental resilience, to a point where they can manage living independently without our support. Our goal is for the young people to graduate to having their own tenancy and thrive when they transition to independence. ROC Transitions is more than just a place to live, it is a stepping stone to a young person securing their own home and fulfilling their potential in whatever they choose to do.

ROC Transitions are committed to helping young people:

* Maintain a tenancy

* Look after their health, keep themselves safe, maintain positive relationships and manage their money.

* Understand risks about misusing drugs, alcohol and dangerous substances

* Respect and value themselves

* Find and secure a place in employment/education.

**Rate of Pay:** 27,000 to 30,000 per year depending on experience and qualification.

**Essential requirements:**

* A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent

* A Level 5 in Leadership and Management or be willing to work towards

* A driving licence and access to a vehicle.

* Previous experience of working with young people.

* Flexibility due to the nature of the working patterns

**Benefits:**28 days holiday entitlement (plus extra for length of service) mileage allowance

* learning and development opportunities

* health cash plan

**Our team are focused on working together, learning and development and recognising when someone is doing a great job!**

**ROC Group are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the safeguarding of our service users and expect the team to be on board with our values. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references from all previous employers providing childcare and a minimum 6-month probationary period.**

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 27,000.00 to 30,000.00 /year

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ROC Transitions are looking for a passionate and experienced Team Leader to supervise a small staffing team and oversee up to 3 Transitions houses.

Employment History:(Required) Please list all appointments, beginning with your most recent, going back to the date when you left full-time education - ensuring there are NO GAPS in your employment history. Please note that references will be sought from all childcare provider employers. Name and address of Employer Appointment Held Dates From: MM/YYY Dates To: MM/YY Reason for Leaving Duties and Responsibilities(Required) throughout your Employment which is relevant to this application. Education Details:(Required) Please list, beginning with the most recent school/college, etc. Name and address Of school/college etc Dates From: MM/YYY Dates To: MM/YYY Subjects studied Qualifications/ Grade Date of Attainment **Specific Requirements**

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As an organisation assessing applicants suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), ROC Group complies fully with the Code of Practice & undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. ROC Group undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. The role you have applied for requires an Enhanced DBS Check and is also included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 & 2020); ROC Group can only ask about individual convictions and cautions that are not protected. ROC Group has a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders; the policy statement is made available to all DBS applicants at the outset of the recruitment process. If you are unsure about what to disclose, please refer to the Policy Statement sent with the Application Pack, which contains links to help you.