Team Leader – Semi-Independent Home (London Accommodation Pathfinder)

Location: St Christopher’s Fellowship – Barnett, London

Salary: £40,000.00 per annum

Position Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 01/05/2025

The Role: As Restorative Justice Team Leader, you will assist the Manager in the running of a 16+ semi-independent supported accommodation service, supporting the delivery of high quality transition services for young people that promote their independence and increase their life skills. We have an enthusiastic team including Support Workers, Waking Night Staff and Management who all have different interests which they bring to the service. If you’re ready for a challenge and think you have the skills to drive St Christopher’s forward we would love to hear from you! Key aspects of the job will be: – To safeguard young people through collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures. – To work closely with the local authorities to reduce young people’s offending behaviour and support them to complete their court orders. – To ensure a trauma informed environment within the home at all times. – Applicants should have – At least two years’ relevant experience providing residential care, housing and/or support services to vulnerable individuals. – Knowledge of the welfare benefits system in relation to young people. – A good understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of residential care, supported accommodation or housing services for young people. – Knowledge of the issues pertaining to young people’s offending, including those relating to alcohol/drug dependency and mental health and complex needs. – Working knowledge and thorough understanding of the barriers and challenges that non-white young people face within the criminal justice system – The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour – Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support staff and be a positive role model. – Good communication and team working skills. – Ability to commit to a shift pattern, which includes early morning, long day, late evening, lone working, Bank Holidays and weekends. – Hold a relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, (i.e. NVQ or Degree in Social Work, Probation or Youth Work etc). In return we offer: Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance. Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process: At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher’s will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here. CV will not be accepted. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact; recruitment@stchris.org.uk We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes. For further information and to apply for the role(s) please see here.