About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Team Leader to join our new 4-bed Children's Residential Care Home in West Moors. The home will provide high-quality care and support for children and young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).
As Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, mentoring staff, and ensuring that the children and young people receive outstanding care in a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or existing Team Leader looking to progress their career within a growing and child-centred organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and provide effective supervision and guidance to Residential Support Workers.
- Support the Registered Manager in maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
- Promote positive outcomes for children and young people through person-centred care planning and key-working responsibilities.
- Build trusting relationships with young people and support them to achieve their educational, social, emotional, and independence goals.
- Support children who may present challenging behaviours using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
- Assist in the implementation and review of care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and professional record keeping and reporting.
- Liaise effectively with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other external agencies.
- Participate in staff supervisions, team meetings, and training programmes.
- Act as a positive role model and champion safeguarding and child protection practices at all times.
- Participate in the on-call rota as required.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a Children's Residential Care setting.
- Experience supporting children and young people with EBD and/or complex needs.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation.
- Experience leading shifts and supporting staff teams.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
- Experience supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic care models.
- Experience of Ofsted inspections and regulatory compliance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and sleep-in payments.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training programme.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Supportive management team.
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK, will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and relevant safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment practices.
We are not accepting sponsorships at this time.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and have the skills, experience, and commitment to lead by example, we would love to hear from you.
Join us in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering home where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.
If you have any questions please email: [email protected]
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
