Team Leader Children's Services

Job title: Team Leader, Children’s Services

Responsible to: Service Manager.

Application Closing Date - 12pm 26/01/2026

Hours - 16.75

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Service Provision:

Ø Ensure that support staff encourage service users to be fully involved where it is practical in the running of their service.

Ø To provide support and meet the basic needs of the child/young person ensuring that the personal dignity and rights of the individual are respected at all times, using appropriate manual handling methods and equipment.

Ø Work within and promote the Safeguarding Policies of Carlisle Mencap, Cumbria’s Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and Children’s Services.

Ø Motivate and support the staff team.

Ø In conjunction with the service manager, organise shifts and rotas to meet the needs of the service users.

Ø Input into support plans, including personal care issues, social activities and risk assessments.

Ø Plan and oversee the running of children’s outreach services as well as funded activity sessions.

Ø Apply and monitor grants and tenders upon request of service manager.

Ø Uphold the vision and good standing of Carlisle Mencap.

Ø Liaise with families and other agencies as required. Complete initial assessments.

Ø Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Ø Source activities for service users.

Safety and administration

Ø Be willing to undertake training specific to the position, including Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Adults.

Ø Identify risks and act accordingly.

Ø Maintain records as appropriate and ensure staff read and sign paperwork in the service.

Ø Ensure that support staff assist service users in the safe keeping of their money and ensure budgets are kept to.

General

Ø To participate in relevant training to update and enhance knowledge base.

Ø To participate with the team, multidisciplinary team and other relevant individuals in working in a person-centred way.

Ø To participate in 1:1 supervision and appraisal with your supervisor in accordance with your agreed individual contract.

Ø Take part in the supervision of members of the staff team and appraisals.

Ø Attend and chair reviews and meetings as appropriate.

Ø Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required. This may include transfer to another location.

Ø To take part in the On Call system for out of hours.

Ø Deputise for the manager when they are absent.

Ø Ensure open communication between staff, management and office staff.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills

• Ability to keep accurate records

• Assist individuals with monies and help manage finances

• Ability to work decisively and within timescales.

• Be able to effectively deal with conflict

Desirable

• Ability to use sign language e.g. Makaton

• Familiar with local community.

• Facilitator skills

• Medication Management

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to work towards relevant training and qualifications relevant to your job role.

• Care Certificate

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or other qualification related to the role.

Experience

Essential

• Awareness of Person-Centred Planning principles.

• Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a care setting.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff

• Ability to manage in a variety of situations

Attitude and Personal Attributes

Essential

• An open and approachable attitude.

• Able to work flexibly including evenings, weekends.

• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. Ability to lead a team

Desirable

• Interests in various activities and hobbies such as swimming, art and craft, fell walking, football, gym, cooking, theatre, books etc.