Team Leader Children's Services

Job title: Team Leader, Children’s Services

Responsible to: Service Manager.

Final date to receive applications - 12pm 26/01/2026

Hours - 16.75

• Ensure that support staff encourage service users to be fully involved where it is practical in the running of their service.
• 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.
• Work within and promote the Safeguarding Policies of Carlisle Mencap, Cumbria’s Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and Children’s Services.
• Motivate and support the staff team.
• In conjunction with the service manager, organise shifts and rotas to meet the needs of the service users.
• Input into support plans, including personal care issues, social activities and risk assessments.
• Plan and oversee the running of children’s outreach services as well as funded activity sessions.
• Apply and monitor grants and tenders upon request of service manager.
• Uphold the vision and good standing of Carlisle Mencap.
• Liaise with families and other agencies as required. Complete initial assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Source activities for service users.

• Be willing to undertake training specific to the position, including Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Adults.
• Identify risks and act accordingly.
• Maintain records as appropriate and ensure staff read and sign paperwork in the service.
• Ensure that support staff assist service users in the safe keeping of their money and ensure budgets are kept to.

• To participate in relevant training to update and enhance knowledge base.
• To participate with the team, multidisciplinary team and other relevant individuals in working in a person-centred way.
• To participate in 1:1 supervision and appraisal with your supervisor in accordance with your agreed individual contract.
• Take part in the supervision of members of the staff team and appraisals.
• Attend and chair reviews and meetings as appropriate.
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required. This may include transfer to another location.
• To take part in the On Call system for out of hours.
• Deputise for the manager when they are absent.
• Ensure open communication between staff, management and office staff.

• 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

• Ability to use sign language e.g. Makaton
• Familiar with local community.
• Facilitator skills
• Medication Management

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

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

• Awareness of Person-Centred Planning principles.
• Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a care setting.

• Experience of supervising staff
• Ability to manage in a variety of situations

• 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

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